The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Torquay Limestone Formation

Computer Code: TQL Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Pending Upgrade
Age range: Eifelian Age (DI) — Frasnian Age (DR)
Lithological Description: Limestone.
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Tamar Group (TAMA)
Previous Name(s): Torquay And Plymouth Limestones [Obsolete Name And Code: Use TQL Or PYL] (TPL)
Torquay Limestones [Obsolete Name and Code: Use TQL] (-3091)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Waters, C N, Smith, K, Hopson, P M, Wilson, D, Bridge, D M, Carney, J N, Cooper, A H, Crofts, R G, Ellison, R A, Mathers, S J, Moorlock, B S P, Scrivener, R C, McMillan, A A, Ambrose, K, Barclay, W J, and Barron, A J M. 2007. Stratigraphical Chart of the United Kingdom: Southern Britain. British Geological Survey, 1 poster. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E350