The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Raised marine intertidal and subtidal deposits

Computer Code: RMIS Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Devensian Stage (QD) — Holocene Epoch (QH)
Lithological Description: See RMD Raised marine and coastal zone deposits. Composite deposit: 'Raised Marine Intertidal Deposits': variable lithology - gravel through to clay, may be rich in organic matter; from the marine intertidal coastal zone, but now above the level of the present shoreline as a result of earth movement or a general fall in sea level. 'Raised Subtidal Deposits': also a variable lithology - any deposit laid down in the subtidal zone ie. below mean low water, but now above the level of the present shoreline as a result of earth movement or a general fall in sea level. [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: Raised marine and coastal zone deposits (RMD)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
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1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable