The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Raised storm beach deposits, 1

Computer Code: RSB1 Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: See RSBD Raised storm beach deposits. Raised storm beach deposits, 1 is older than Raised storm beach deposits in the same map area. Gravel and rarely sand; commonly with a bank-like form; 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 storm beach deposits (RSBD)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
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