The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details
River Terrace Deposits, 7 to 9
| Computer Code: | T7T9 | Preferred Map Code: | T7T9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status Code: | Index Level | ||
| Age range: | Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q) | ||
| Lithological Description: | Sand and gravel. | ||
| Definition of Lower Boundary: | Unconformable on various pre-Quaternary formations. | ||
| Definition of Upper Boundary: | Present-day ground surface. | ||
| Thickness: | From 3 m to 6 m thick. | ||
| Geographical Limits: | Ringwood, Hampshire (Sheet E 314). | ||
| Parent Unit: | none recorded or not applicable | ||
| Previous Name(s): | Valley Gravel
(VLGR)
Valley Gravel (VLGR) |
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| 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: | |||
| E314 | |||