The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Bog Quartzite Formation

Computer Code: BOQ Preferred Map Code: BoQ
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Llandovery Epoch (SL) — Llandovery Epoch (SL)
Lithological Description: Variable arenaceous beds with abundant joints.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Unconformably overlies Llanvirn Hyssington Volcanic Formation.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Not defined.
Thickness: Not defined.
Geographical Limits: Not defined.
Parent Unit: Not Entered (?)
Previous Name(s): Bog Mine Outliers [Obsolete Name and Code: Use BOQ] (-1376)
Bog Quartzite [Obsolete Name and Code: Use BOQ] (-1377)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  Bog area, Shelve. 
Reference(s):
Lynas, B D T. 1985. Geological Notes and Local Details for 1:10,000 Sheets. Open File Report SO39NW and SO39NE. 
Ziegler, A M, Cocks, L R M and McKerrow, 1968. The Llandovery transgression of the Welsh Borderland. Palaeontology, Vol.11, 736-782. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E151 E165