The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Bute Conglomerate Formation

Computer Code: BUT Preferred Map Code: BUT
Status Code: Full
Age range: Late Devonian Epoch (DU) — Late Devonian Epoch (DU)
Lithological Description: Mainly conglomerate with subordinate red sandstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Not seen, presumed to be unconformable on Lower Devonian.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Sharp junction with the Kinnesswood Formation.
Thickness: About 1500 m thick.
Geographical Limits: Island of Bute, on sheets 21, 29.
Parent Unit: Stratheden Group (SAG)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  South of the Island of Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, sheet SO29E. 
Reference(s):
Browne, M A E, Smith, R A and Aitken, A M. 2001. A lithostratigraphical framework for the Devonian (Old Red Sandstone) rocks of Scotland south of a line from Fort William to Aberdeen. Version 3. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/01/04. 
Paterson, I B and Hall, I H S. 1986. Lithostratigraphy of the late Devonian and early Carboniferous rocks in the Midland Valley of Scotland. British Geological Survey Report, 18/3. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S029