The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Till, 2

Computer Code: TILL2 Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Pleistocene Epoch (QP) — Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
Lithological Description: See TILL Till. Older than Till and Till, 1 in the same map area. Group of sediments laid down by the direct action of glacial ice. Variable lithology, usually sandy, silty clay (possibly chalky in southeast England) with pebbles, but can contain gravel-rich, or laminated sand layers; varied colour and consistency. [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: Till (TILL)
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