The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Glacial deposits

Computer Code: GDU Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Pleistocene Epoch (QP) — Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
Lithological Description: Glacial deposits are divided into two classes, proglacial and glacigenic deposits. Proglacial deposits include all sediments deposited by meltwaters in the proglacial environment. Glacigenic deposits are sediments laid down within or under glacier ice or deposited by an ice sheet. Variable lithology.
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: Superficial deposits (SUPD)
Previous Name(s): Glacial Drift (Undifferentiated) (-923)
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
McMillan, A A and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
E219 S071 S081 S082 S083 S101 S093 S093 S126 S127 S128 S131 E214