The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Lacustrine shoreface and beach deposits

Computer Code: LSBD Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Composite consisting of two or more rock units. See the entries for the constituent units for more information. Typically sand and gravel; lacustrine deposits from within the active wave and beach zones. [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): Lacustrine shoreface deposits
Lacustrine beach deposits
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:
N28