Computer Code: |
UIST |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Pending Upgrade |
Age range: |
Devensian Stage (QD)
— Devensian Stage (QD) |
Lithological Description: |
Silty clays with sporadic pebbles. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
Often wedges within Stanton Formation, or adjacent to it. |
Definition of Upper Boundary: |
Often wedges within Stanton Formation, or adjacent to it. |
Thickness: |
83 metres. Generally developed as wedges within Stanton Formation. This represents near maximum thickness. |
Geographical Limits: |
Not defined. |
Parent Unit: |
Stanton Formation (STAN)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
none recorded or not applicable |
Reference(s): |
Davies, H C, Maxwell R. Dobson, and Robert J. Whittington. 1984. A revised seismic stratigraphy for Quaternary deposits on the Inner Continental Shelf, west of Scotland, between 55 30' and 57 30' N. Boreas. Vol. 13, (1), p. 49-66. |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
none recorded or not applicable |