The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Diamicton

Computer Code: DIAM Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Pleistocene Epoch (QP) — Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
Lithological Description: Clay and silty clay, commonly pebbly and sandy, stiff, possibly interbedded with sand and gravel-rich lenses and rare peat. An unsorted, unstratified deposit of uncertain age; colour variable, generally reflecting nature of source rock material. [Generic description: 'TMOS' Procedures].
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: Not Entered (?)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
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:
none recorded or not applicable