The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details
Syston Sand and Gravel Member
| Computer Code: | SYSG | Preferred Map Code: | symb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status Code: | Pending Upgrade | ||
| Age range: | Devensian Stage (QD) — Devensian Stage (QD) | ||
| Lithological Description: | Sand and gravel with minor clay and silt lenses. | ||
| Definition of Lower Boundary: | The bedrock surface, beneath the deposit. | ||
| Definition of Upper Boundary: | Top of sand and gravel, usually corresponding to terrace surface. | ||
| Thickness: | Typically to 6m | ||
| Geographical Limits: | Soar Valley. | ||
| Parent Unit: | Soar Valley Formation (SOARV) | ||
| Previous Name(s): | Syston Terrace
(-557)
Syston Sand and Gravel [Obsolete Name and Code: Use SYSG] (-1855) |
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| Alternative Name(s): | none recorded or not applicable | ||
| Stratotypes: | |||
| none recorded or not applicable | |||
| Reference(s): | |||
| Brandon, A. 1994. Geology of the Normanton on Soar area: 1:10 000 Sheet SK52SW. British Geological Technical Report WA/94/60. | |||
| 1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: | |||
| E142 E141 | |||