The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Glacitectonic thrust terrain, mostly fines [see descriptions for limitations of use]

Computer Code: TECF Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Pleistocene Epoch (QP) — Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
Lithological Description: The code was originated for use in describing Quaternary Domains in the Sellafield (Cumbria) area. To avoid potential confusion it should be used only for similar purposes in future. See also TEC, TECG and TECS. Note that on the related Quaternary Domains map, this category was described as: "GLACITECTONIC THRUST TERRAIN (recognised at surface as organised, elongated kettle-ridge topography, Mostly fines".
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: Glacitectonic thrust terrain [see descriptions for limitations of use] (TEC)
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