Computer Code: |
RDEPS |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Full |
Age range: |
Paleogene Period (G)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
Lithological Description: |
Residual deposits are the weathering products remaining in situ following alteration of a parent material by the action of chemical and/or physical weathering processes. Includes transitional elements (saprolite) between parent material and soil. Includes clay-dominated deposits (e.g. clay-with-flints), coarse (e.g. blockfield) and poorly-sorted deposits (e.g. regolith). |
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: |
Superficial deposits (SUPD)
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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, 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: |
none recorded or not applicable |