Computer Code: |
GOFC |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Pending Upgrade |
Age range: |
Namurian Stage (CN)
— Namurian Stage (CN) |
Lithological Description: |
Coal 1'8" - Dark fireclay 1' 6" - Light fireclay 5' 9" - Sandstone 2'7". |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Conformable. |
Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Conformable. |
Thickness: |
7'3" (2.2 metres). |
Geographical Limits: |
Not defined. |
Parent Unit: |
Not Entered (?)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
Type Area |
Borehole NS85SW/246. Depth of seam 165'5" (50m). |
Reference(s): |
Merritt, J W. 1985. Central Scotland Mineral Portfolio: Fireclay resources. British Geological Survey Open File Report. |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
S031
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