The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Hummocky (Moundy) Glacial Deposits

Computer Code: HMGD Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Pleistocene Epoch (QP) — Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
Lithological Description: Lithologically diverse and complex glacial deposits that have characteristic moundy topographic form. Composed of rock debris, clayey till and poorly- to well-stratified sand and gravel. [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:
S015 S037 S037 S013 S031 S031 E070 E028 E048 S024 S024 S032 S032 S036 S021 S028 S055 S055 S056 S084 S030 S038 S039 S041 S071 S080 S080 S044 S044 S043 S083 S084 S115 S115 S116 S119 S119 S117 S117 S116 S052 S052 S126 S131