The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Lower Chalk Formation and Middle Chalk Formation (Undifferentiated)

Computer Code: LMCK Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Cenomanian Age (KE) — Turonian Age (KT)
Lithological Description: Names remain in informal use but are generally regarded as obsolete. Composite consisting of two or more rock units. See the entries for the constituent units for more information.
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: none recorded or not applicable
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): Middle Chalk Formation
Lower Chalk Formation
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:
E341 E342 E343