| Computer Code: |
RMD |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Quaternary Period (Q)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
| Lithological Description: |
Raised marine and coastal zone deposits are isostatically uplifted marine and coastal zone deposits which crop out in part above high water mark.
Variable lithology. Gravel (shingle), sand, silt and clay; commonly charged with organic debris (plant and shell). |
| Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Parent Unit: |
Superficial deposits (SUPD)
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| Previous Name(s): |
Raised marine deposits (undifferentiated) [Obsolete Name and Code: Use RMD]
(-3641)
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| Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| 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: |
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S023
S037
S037
E022
E028
S031
S071
S080
S081
S113
S115
S115
S052
S052
E341
E342
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