The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Lacustrine beach deposits

Computer Code: LABD Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Lacustrine beach deposits are intertidal zone deposits comprising mainly sand with subsidiary gravel. Shingle, sand, silt and clay; may be bedded or chaotic; lacustrine 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: Lacustrine deposits (LDE)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
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:
E078