The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Tidal channel deposits [Obsolete: use TRD]

Computer Code: TCHD Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Holocene Epoch (QH) — Holocene Epoch (QH)
Lithological Description: [Obsolete: use TRD] Normally a consolidated soft silty clay, with layers of peat, sand and a basal gravel, /[infilling tidal channels]./ A stronger, desiccated, surface zone is locally present. [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: none recorded or not applicable
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