The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Alluvial deposits, postglacial, terrestrial [see descriptions for limitations of use]

Computer Code: ALVT Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Holocene Epoch (QH) — Holocene Epoch (QH)
Lithological Description: The code was originated for use in describing Quaternary Domains in the Sellafield (Cumbria) area, as a subset of "Alluvial deposits overlying possible postglacial sequence". To avoid potential confusion it should be used only for similar purposes in future. Note that on the related Quaternary Domains map, this category was described as: "Postglacial terrestrial sequence".
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: Sellafield (Cumbria) area.
Parent Unit: Alluvium (ALV)
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