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Spilsby Sandstone
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The Spilsby Sandstone is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period.
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Spilsby Sandstone | |
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Stratigraphic range: Tithonian–Valanginian | |
![]() St. James, Spilsby, Lincs; built from Spilsy Sandstone | |
Type | Formation |
Unit of | Cromer Knoll Group |
Sub-units | Upper, Lower Spilsby Sandstone Members |
Underlies | Claxby Ironstone |
Overlies | Kimmeridge Clay Formation |
Thickness | To c.24m |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Location | |
Region | England |
Country | United Kingdom |
Extent | Onshore: South Lincolnshire Offshore: Wash, North Sea |
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