Alston Formation
Geologial formation in England, UK
| Alston Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Viséan-Serpukhovian (Asbian-Pendleian) ~339–320 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Yoredale Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates |   Alston Formation (England) |
The Alston Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Viséan to Serpukhovian (Asbian, Brigantian and Pendleian in British stratigraphy) stages of the Carboniferous period.
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
Further reading
- J. G. Donald. 1895. The genus Murchisonia and its allies. Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London 51(2):210-234
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