The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Addingham Edge Grit

Computer Code: AE Preferred Map Code: AE
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Kinderscoutian Substage (CK) — Kinderscoutian Substage (CK)
Lithological Description: The Addingham Edge Grit is a fine- to very coarse-grained, sporadically pebbly, feldspathic, thickly cross-bedded 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: West Yorkshire.
Parent Unit: Hebden Formation (HEBD)
Previous Name(s): Addingham High Moor Grit (-7)
Alternative Name(s): Bramhope Grit
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E070