The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Lacustrine alluvium

Computer Code: LAT Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Normally soft to firm, consolidated, compressible silty clay, but can contain layers of silt, sand, peat and a basal gravel. A stronger, desiccated, surface zone may be present. May be richer in clay and organic matter than "Alluvium" (of fluvial origin); of lacustrine origin. [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: 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):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
S095 E022 E028 S039 S103 S103