The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Eastertown Siltstone Member

Computer Code: ETS Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Devonian Period (D) — Devonian Period (D)
Lithological Description: Grey and green laminated siltstones and mudstones.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Conformable lower contacts with sandstones in Nairnside Sandstone Formation.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Conformable upper contacts with sandstones in Nairnside Sandstone Formation.
Thickness: + 50 metres.
Geographical Limits: Not defined.
Parent Unit: Nairnside Sandstone Formation (NCB)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  Sheet 84W, Croy. 
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S084