List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in New Hampshire

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This article contains a list of fossil-bearing stratigraphic units in the state of New Hampshire, U.S.

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Group or FormationPeriodNotes
Clough Formation Silurian
Littleton Formation Devonian

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Clough Formation

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The Littleton Formation is a geologic formation in New Hampshire. It preserves fossils dating back to the Devonian period. The formation is exposed on several of New Hampshire's most prominent mountains, including Mount Washington and the northern Presidential Range, Mount Moosilauke, and Mount Monadnock.

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The Headon Hill Formation is a geological formation found in the Isle of Wight and south Hampshire, England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Priabonian stage.

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