The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Ten Fathom Grit

Computer Code: TFG Preferred Map Code: TFG
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Pendleian Substage (CE) — Pendleian Substage (CE)
Lithological Description: Sandstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Stainmore Formation (SMGP)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Bradley, L. 1862. An Inquiry into the Deposition of Lead Ore, in the mineral veins of Swaledale, Yorkshire. (London: Edward Stanford.) 
Dakyns, J R, et al, 1891. The geology of the country around Mallerstang, with parts of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Arkendale. Memoir of the Geological Survey of England and Wales. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E040 E041