The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Balachuirn Sandstone Member

Computer Code: BLCS Preferred Map Code: BlcS
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Aalenian Age (JA) — Aalenian Age (JA)
Lithological Description: Massive sandstone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: 45 m.
Geographical Limits: Raasay, north-west Scotland.
Parent Unit: Bearreraig Sandstone Formation (BEAS)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Barron, A J M, Lott, G K, and Riding, J B. 2012. Stratigraphical framework for the Middle Jurassic strata of Great Britain and the adjoining continental shelf. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/11/06. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S081