BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number MR31177; COLLNODAN1023;
Sample Donor Dangerfield,J.; Wheatley, C.W.;
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone'
Stratigraphy Westphalian. Lower Pennant, Upper Coal Measures, Carboniferous. Brithdir Beds
Comments Greenish-grey sandstone. NGR as in register.
Locality details Quarry name: Plas-Y-Coed Quarry: at Pas-Y-Coed quarry, 1600 yds at 231 deg from Tirpentwys Colliery Mid Glamorgan
50k map sheet Newport (249)

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Map reference SO 2580 0085
Year collected 1971 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions