The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Beachy Head Beds [Obsolete: use LECH]

Computer Code: LEBH Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Coniacian Age (KO) — Coniacian Age (KO)
Lithological Description: [Obsolete: use LECH].
Definition of Lower Boundary: Basal marker is the top surface of the uppermost Light Point Hardground (LPHG).
Definition of Upper Boundary: Base of the overlying Shoreham Beds (LESM).
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: none recorded or not applicable
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
Hopson, P M. 2005. A stratigraphical framework for the Upper Cretaceous Chalk of England and Scotland, with statements on the Chalk of Northern Ireland and the UK Offshore Sector. British Geological Survey Research Report RR/05/01 102pp. ISBN 0 852725175 
Mortimore, R N. 1986. Stratigraphy of the Upper Cretaceous White Chalk of Sussex. Proceedings of the Geologists' Association, Vol.97(2), 97-139. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable