The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Sand In Clay With Flints

Computer Code: SCWF Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Sand-rich unit within [generic description] reddish brown clay or sandy clay with abundant flint pebbles and rare sarsen sandstone. Originates possibly as an insoluble residue after dissolution of chalk and/or from Palaeogene sediments. [generic description]. Residual deposits of chalk areas. [BGS 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: Not Entered (?)
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