The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Brick clay

Computer Code: BCY Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Varies from silt to clay, usually yellow-brown and massive. [Generic description].
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: Superficial deposits (SUPD)
Previous Name(s): Brickclay [Obsolete Name and Code: Use BCY] (-4149)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S023 S024 S014