| Computer Code: |
KDC |
Preferred Map Code: |
KDC |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Abereiddian Stage (O2)
— Abereiddian Stage (O2) |
| Lithological Description: |
Pebble, cobble and boulder conglomerate. |
| Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Unconformable on Balcreuchan Group, Ballantrae Complex. |
| Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Conformably overlain by Confinis Flags Formation/Auchensoul Limestone Formation/Auchensoul Bridge Mudstone. |
| Thickness: |
c.150m |
| Geographical Limits: |
Stinchar Valley area, Girvan. Nature of lateral boundaries unknown. |
| Parent Unit: |
Barr Group (BARR)
|
| Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
|
| Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
|
| Stratotypes: |
| Type Section |
Kirkland Burn. |
| Reference Section |
Benan Burn. |
| Reference(s): |
| Fortey, R A, Harper, D A T, Ingham, J K, Owen, A W, Parkes, M A, Rushton, A W A and Woodcock, N H. 2000. A revised correlation of Ordovician rocks in the British Isles. Geological Society Special Report, No.24. |
| Lapworth, C, 1882. The Girvan Succession. Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London, Vol. 38, 537-666. |
| 1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
|
S008
S007
|
