The Alston Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Viséan to Serpukhovian (Asbian, Brigantian and Pendleian in British stratigraphy) stages of the Carboniferous period.

Alston Formation
Stratigraphic range: Viséan-Serpukhovian (Asbian-Pendleian)
~339–320 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofYoredale Group
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
Coordinates55°06′N 2°48′W / 55.1°N 2.8°W / 55.1; -2.8
Approximate paleocoordinates2°42′S 2°54′E / 2.7°S 2.9°E / -2.7; 2.9
RegionEngland
Country United Kingdom
Alston Formation is located in England
Alston Formation
Alston Formation (England)

See also

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References

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  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.

Further reading

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  • J. G. Donald. 1895. The genus Murchisonia and its allies. Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London 51(2):210-234