Roeburndale Formation

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Roeburndale Formation
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
Type Formation
Location
Region England
Country United Kingdom

The Roeburndale Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. Narrowly defined, it is located around Lancaster, Garstang and Settle. [1] It is part of a wider formation extending across Craven District and Harrogate. [2]

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The British Geological Survey considers the term obsolete, [3] and refers users to the Roeburndale Member [1] and the Silsden Formation. [2]

It is named for the River Roeburn which has its catchment within the formation. [4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Roeburndale Member". British Geological Survey . Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Silsden Formation". British Geological Survey . Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "Roeburndale Formation [Obsolete: use RBL, SILS]". British Geological Survey . Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Roeburn Water Body". Catchment Data Explorer. Environment Agency.


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