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Geological Guide to Vinnels


(Elton Group Shale) - 2007


Silurianfishes by Joseph Smit (1836-1929) from Nebula to Man 1905 England


Silurian
Pridoli
 417 to 419
Ludlow
 Ludfordian 419 to 421
Gorstian 421 to 423
Wenlock
 Homerian 423 to 426
Sheinwoodian 426 to 428
Llandovery
 Telychian 428 to 433
Aeronian 433 to 438
Rhuddanian 438 to 443

Ludlow
419 - 421 MYA
FORMATIONS AND DEPOSITS
LOCATIONS
Ludfordian Cefn Einion Formation Upper Whitcliffe Group  
Sandstone Series Marloes Sands
Knucklas Castle Formation Lower Whitcliffe Group  
Upper Leintwardine Group  
Bailey Hill Formation Lower Leintwardine Group  
Upper Elton Group Mortimer Forest
Oakley Mynd Formation Middle Elton Group

Vinnels
Mortimer Forest
Upper Millichope

Lower Elton Group

Vinnels
Mortimer Forest
Upper Millichope


1:250 000 Geological Map of Vinnels
Geological Maps are sold either Flat or Folded for Solid, or Seabed geology. Special editions may be available for certain locations. For a complete list click the link below.
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1: 50 000 Geological Map of Vinnels
Geological Maps are sold either Flat or Folded for Solid, Drift or combined geology. Special editions may be available for certain locations. For a complete list of
1: 50 000 maps, click the link below.
Click here to BUY ONLINE from our store


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UK Fossils Management - Alister Cruickshanks & Roy Bullard
UK Fossils Curator - Ian Cruickshanks
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