The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Submerged forest

Computer Code: SUF Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Submerged forest refers to the remains of stumps and trunks of trees visible between tide marks or detected below low water mark, still in place of growth usually in peaty soil or peat. Peat and organic rich silty clay, commonly with fossil trees preserved in 'life' positions.
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: Organic deposits (ORGD)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
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:
none recorded or not applicable