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
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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: |
Raised marine and coastal zone deposits (RMD)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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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: |
none recorded or not applicable |