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Geological formation in North Yorkshire, England
Redcar Mudstone Formation
Stratigraphic range: Hettangian-Pliensbachian
~201–189 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Redcar Rocks exposed near Redcar, Yorkshire
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofLias Group
UnderliesStaithes Sandstone Formation
OverliesLilstock Formation
Thicknessup to 283 metres (930 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, siltstone
OtherSandstone, limestone
Location
Coordinates54°36′N 1°06′W / 54.6°N 1.1°W / 54.6; -1.1
Approximate paleocoordinates41°06′N 2°18′E / 41.1°N 2.3°E / 41.1; 2.3
RegionNorth Yorkshire
Country UK
ExtentCleveland Basin
Type section
Named forRedcar
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The Redcar Mudstone Formation is a geological formation in North Yorkshire, England. Part of the Lias Group, it was deposited in the Hettangian to Pliensbachian stages of the Early Jurassic. The lithology consists of fissile mudstones and siltstones, with the lower part having thin beds of limestone and the upper part having thin beds of sandstone. The Redcar Mudstone Formation at Wine Haven, Robin Hood's Bay, Yorkshire contains the Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) for the base of the Pliensbachian.

References

  1. "Redcar Mudstone Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  2. Meister, Christian; Aberhan, Martin; Blau, Joachim; Dommergues, Jean-Louis; Feist-Burkhardt, Susanne; Hailwood, Ernie A.; Hart, Malcom; Hesselbo, Stephen P.; Hounslow, Mark W.; Hylton, Mark; Morton, Nicol (2006-06-01). "The Global Boundary Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) for the base of the Pliensbachian Stage (Lower Jurassic), Wine Haven, Yorkshire, UK". Episodes. 29 (2): 93–106. doi:10.18814/epiiugs/2006/v29i2/003. ISSN 0705-3797.

Further reading

  • J. Gründel, A. Kaim, A. Nützel and C. T. S. Little. 2011. Early Jurassic Gastropods from England. Palaeontology 54(3):481-510
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