The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Glaciolacustrine deposits, mostly sands [see descriptions for limitations of use]

Computer Code: GLDS Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Pleistocene Epoch (QP) — Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
Lithological Description: This was originally used as part of the Sellafield Quaternary Domains Map. To avoid potential confusion it should be used only for similar purposes in future. See also GLDF, GLDG and GLD. The full description on the original map was "GLACIOLACUSTRINE DEPOSITS (mainly beyond Scottish Readvance), Mostly sands".
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: Sellafield (Cumbria) area.
Parent Unit: Glaciolacustrine deposits [see descriptions for limitations of use] (GLD)
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:
none recorded or not applicable