The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Clonelly Sandstone Group [Obsolete: use MMS]

Computer Code: CLSP Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Holkerian Substage (CQ) — Holkerian Substage (CQ)
Lithological Description: [Obsolete: use MMS] Pale yellow quartzite fossiliferous quartzitic sandstones with angular quartz subordinate feldspar limestones, siltstones and shales.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Drawn at the base of the Clonelly Sandstone where it conformably rests upon calcareous flags of the Pettgo Limestone Group.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Drawn at the conformable upward passage of the Clonelly Sandstone where it is overlain by superficial deposits.
Thickness: 457 metres.
Geographical Limits: The Omagh Syncline, Northern Ireland.
Parent Unit: none recorded or not applicable
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Simpson, I M, 1954. The Lower Carboniferous stratigraphy of the Omagh Syncline, Northern Ireland. Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London, Vol.110, 391-408. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable