The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Mynydd y Garn Formation

Computer Code: GARN Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Floian Age (OFL) — Darriwilian Age (ODW)
Lithological Description: Conglomerate with sandstone beds.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Unconformable upon Ordovician rocks (Cemaes group - CMS) or Neoproterozoic rocks, e.g. Carmel Head Gneiss Package (COEDC).
Definition of Upper Boundary: Stratigraphic contact with Porth y Nant Formation (POYN).
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: Anglesey.
Parent Unit: Llyn Alaw Group (ALAW)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable