The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Raised beach deposits

Computer Code: RBDU Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Raised beach deposits are isostatically uplifted beach deposits which crop out in part above high water mark. Shingle, sand, silt and clay; may be bedded or chaotic; beach deposits may be in the form of dunes, sheets or banks.
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: Beach deposits (BCHD)
Previous Name(s): Raised marine beach deposits [Obsolete Name and Code: Use RBDU] (RMBD)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
McMillan, A A and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S072 S080 S084 S061 S109 S061 S062