Computer Code: |
EOMIO |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
Status Code: |
Pending Upgrade |
Age range: |
Not Entered (?)
— Not Entered (?) |
Lithological Description: |
The unit mainly comprises formations that are dominated by clay, silt and sand, in some of which lignite is present, but also includes some deposits in which gravel is dominant. |
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: |
The unit forms a small number of small outcrops in south-west England and on the North Wales coast. It is not thought to underlie any other bedrock units in the UK. |
Parent Unit: |
Not Applicable (-)
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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): |
Edmonds, E A, McKeown, M C, and Williams, M. 1975. South-West England (Fourth). British Regional Geology. (London: HMSO.) |
National Bedrock Fence Diagram of the United Kingdom - UK3D_v2015. doi:10.5285/ 54057516-dec9-48b7-a717-0c341a3846dc |
Howells, M F. 2007. Wales. British Regional Geology. (Keyworth, Nottingham: British Geological Survey.) |
BGS 1:625 000 scale Bedrock Geology UK North and South geological maps (BGS 2007a, b) |
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
none recorded or not applicable |