The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Glaciofluvial ice contact deposits, Anglian

Computer Code: GFICA Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Anglian Stage (QA) — Anglian Stage (QA)
Lithological Description: Sand and gravel.
Definition of Lower Boundary: Generally unconformable on older strata.
Definition of Upper Boundary: Variable younger strata including Anglian till and younger deposits, through to present day, or upper surface exposed.
Thickness: Variable.
Geographical Limits: Great Britain north of the Anglian ice limit.
Parent Unit: Glaciofluvial ice contact deposits (GFIC)
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