| Computer Code: |
IGBD |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
— Pleistocene Epoch (QP) |
| Lithological Description: |
Interglacial beach deposits are Quaternary beach deposits of pre-Late Devensian age.
Clay, silt, sand and shingle; sheet, dune or bank forms; of beach origin. |
| Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Parent Unit: |
Beach deposits (BCHD)
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| Previous Name(s): |
Interglacial gravel beach deposits [Obsolete Name and Code: Use IGBD]
(-1610)
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| Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Stratotypes: |
| none recorded or not applicable |
| Reference(s): |
| McMillan, A A, and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. |
| 1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
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E080
E089
E090
E091
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