Code
ATBRM
Status
Formal (NAM & RGD 1980).
Lithological description
Sandy marl interval, often with a ferruginous section in its lower part.
Depositional setting
Shallow marine.
Definition of lower boundary
Not yet defined.
Definition of upper boundary
Not yet defined.
Thickness indication
Generally less than 65 m, but up to 121 m in VEH-01.
Geographical distribution
Regional correlation
UK: West Sole Group; GER: Dogger Group; BEL: -.
Age
Callovian.
Holostratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
1929 - 1995 m (66 m)
Parastratotype
Well:
Depth (thickness) AH:
1577 - 1593 m (16 m)
Origin of name
None.
Previous name(s)
None.
Reviewed by (date)
Sander Houben (2017).
References
NAM & RGD 1980. Stratigraphic nomenclature of The Netherlands. Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Nederlands Geologisch Mijnbouwkundig Genootschap 32, 77 p.
Cite as
TNO-GDN ([YEAR]). Middle Brabant Marl Member. In: Stratigraphic Nomenclature of the Netherlands, TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands. Accessed on [DATE] from http://acc.dinoloket.nl/en/stratigraphic-nomenclature/middle-brabant-marl-member.