The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Sand and gravel of uncertain age and origin

Computer Code: SGAO Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Sand and gravel with rare lenses of clay. [Generic description: from East Anglian data].
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: Superficial deposits (SUPD)
Previous Name(s): Sand and gravel [Obsolete Name and Code: Use SGAO] (-4265)
Sand and gravel of unknown age [Obsolete Name and Code: Use SGAO] (SGU)
Sand and gravel of unknown origin [Obsolete Name and Code: Use SGAO] (SGUO)
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