The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Lacustrine gravel beach deposits

Computer Code: LGBD Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Shingle and sand, locally with silt or clay; may be bedded or chaotic; lacustrine gravel beach deposits may be in the form of dunes, sheets or banks; formed fringing lakes. [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 beach deposits (LABD)
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:
S094 S094