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Eyam Limestone
Geologic formation in England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Eyam Limestone (formerly known as the Cawdor Group, Cawdor Limestone or Eyam Group) is a geologic formation in the Peak District, England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Viséan stage of the Carboniferous period, and represents a marine environment.[2]
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Eyam Limestone | |
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Stratigraphic range: Early Carboniferous (Uppermost Viséan), 336–326.4 Ma [1] | |
![]() Eyam Limestone in Wirksworth | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Peak Limestone Group |
Underlies | Longstone Mudstone Formation |
Overlies | Monsal Dale Limestone Formation |
Area | Derbyshire |
Thickness | 9 to 54 m[2] |
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Primary | Limestone |
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Extent | Peak District |
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Named for | Eyam |
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