Blisworth Clay Formation

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Blisworth Clay Formation
Stratigraphic range: Bathonian
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Type Geological formation
Unit of Great Oolite Group
Underlies Cornbrash Formation
Overlies Blisworth Limestone
Thicknessup to 10 metres (30 ft) typically 2-4 metres
Lithology
Primary Mudstone
Other Sandstone, Limestone, Ironstone
Location
Region Europe
CountryFlag of England.svg  England
Extent East Midlands
Type section
Named for Blisworth

The Blisworth Clay Formation is a geological formation in England. It is part of the Great Oolite Group and was deposited in the Bathonian stage of the Middle Jurassic. The predominant lithology is mudstone with thin beds of limestone and sandstone with ironstone nodules. [1] Towards the South-West it laterally transitions into the Forest Marble Formation.

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References

  1. "Blisworth Clay Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 31 July 2018.

Coordinates: 52°38′45″N0°33′58″W / 52.6458°N 0.5660°W / 52.6458; -0.5660