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)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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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
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