| Computer Code: |
DNFC |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Pending Upgrade |
| Age range: |
Arnsbergian Substage (CG)
— Arnsbergian Substage (CG) |
| Lithological Description: |
Coal 10" - Fireclay 4' 6" - Blaes and Ironstone 8 " - Coal 7 " - Sclit 8" - Coal 5"- Fireclay 8' 0" - Sandstone. Fireclay seam. |
| Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Conformable. |
| Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Conformable. |
| Thickness: |
13' 10" (4m). |
| Geographical Limits: |
Not defined. |
| Parent Unit: |
Upper Limestone Formation (ULGS)
|
| Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
|
| Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Stratotypes: |
| Type Area |
Darnley Fireclay Mine Workings. Mine Abandonement Plan No.7106. |
| Reference(s): |
| Hinxman, L W, Anderson, E M and Carruthers, R G. 1920. The economic geology of the Central Coalfield of Scotland, Area IV; Paisley, Barrhead, Renfrew. Memoir of the Geological Survey, Scotland. |
| 1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
|
S030
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