The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Glaciofluvial sheet and channel deposits

Computer Code: GFSCD Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Pleistocene Epoch (QP) — Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
Lithological Description: Glaciofluvial sheet and channel deposits consist of sand and gravel deposited by meltwater streams flowing from wasting glacier ice. Typical landforms include terraces and outwash (sandar) plains.
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: Glaciofluvial deposits (GFDU)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
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:
S040 S039 S039