The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Bodelwyn Formation

Computer Code: NHBB Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Floian Age (OFL) — Darriwilian Age (ODW)
Lithological Description: Chlorite-muscovite schist and phyllite, semipelite and psammite and volcaniclastic psammite.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Unconformable upon Coeden Formation (NSC).
Definition of Upper Boundary: Stratigraphic nature unknown - overthrust by Hen Felin Thrust.
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: Anglesey.
Parent Unit: Llanfechell Group (LFEC)
Previous Name(s): Bodelwyn Beds [Obsolete Name and Code: Use NHBB] (-4811)
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