The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Eggardon Chert Beds

Computer Code: ECHB Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Albian Age (KA) — Albian Age (KA)
Lithological Description: Chert.
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: Upper Greensand Formation (UGS)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): Chert Beds [Obsolete: use BHC, PECH, COH, SHWK, WHCH]
Eggardon Grit [Obsolete: use ECG]
Bogne Hollow Chert Member
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:
E327