The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Clanyard Formation

Computer Code: CND Preferred Map Code: CND
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Llandovery Epoch (SL) — Llandovery Epoch (SL)
Lithological Description: Thick-bedded greywacke with interbedded thin black shale bands and thick ( up to 40 metres) silty mudstone units.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Conformable on Moffat Shale Group at Clanyard Bay.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Faulted.
Thickness: Not defined.
Geographical Limits: Not defined.
Parent Unit: Gala Group (GALA)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
Type Area  Clanyard Bay to Nick of Kindram. (Scotland, Sheet 1). 
Reference(s):
McCurry, J. 1990. The geology of the Rhinns of Galloway, south west Scotland, south of the Portayew area. British Geological Survey, Onshore Geology Series, Technical Report, WA/90/66. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S001