The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Blown sand, 1

Computer Code: BSA1 Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: See BSA Blown sand. Blown sand, 1 is older than Blown sand in the same area. Sand, pale brown, fine-grained, uncemented. [Generic description: 'TMOS' procedures].
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: Blown sand (BSA)
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:
E096