| Computer Code: |
RBDU |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Quaternary Period (Q)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
| Lithological Description: |
Raised beach deposits are isostatically uplifted beach deposits which crop out in part above high water mark.
Shingle, sand, silt and clay; may be bedded or chaotic; beach deposits may be in the form of dunes, sheets or banks. |
| 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): |
Raised marine beach deposits [Obsolete Name and Code: Use RBDU]
(RMBD)
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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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S072
S080
S084
S061
S109
S061
S062
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