Computer Code: |
HLGR |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Pending Upgrade |
Age range: |
Devensian Stage (QD)
— Devensian Stage (QD) |
Lithological Description: |
The Heales Lock Gravel Member represents the deposits of the First Terrace of the Kennet valley in the Reading and Newbury districts (Mathers and Smith, 2000; Aldiss et al., 2006). Gravel. |
Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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Parent Unit: |
Kennet Valley Formation (KNTV)
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Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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Stratotypes: |
none recorded or not applicable |
Reference(s): |
McMillan, A A, Hamblin, R J O, and Merritt, J W. 2011. A lithostratigraphical framework for onshore Quaternary and Neogene (Tertiary) superficial deposits of Great Britain and the Isle of Man. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/10/03. 343pp. |
Aldiss, D T, Newell, A J, Smith, N J P, and Woods, M A. 2006. Geology of the Newbury district. Sheet Explanation of the British Geological Survey. Sheet 267 (England and Wales). |
Mathers, S J and Smith, N J P. 2000. Geology of the Reading district - a brief explanation of the geological map. Sheet Explanation of the British Geological Survey. 1:50 000 Sheet 268 Reading (England and Wales). |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
none recorded or not applicable |