Corsham Limestone Formation
Geological formation in England
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The Corsham Limestone Formation is a geological formation in England. It is part of the Great Oolite Group and was deposited in the Bathonian stage of the Middle Jurassic. It is found in the central to southern regions of the Cotswolds.[1]
Unit ofGreat Oolite Group
UnderliesForest Marble Formation
OverliesChalfield Oolite Formation, Athelstan Oolite Formation
| Corsham Limestone Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: | |
| Type | Geological formation |
| Unit of | Great Oolite Group |
| Underlies | Forest Marble Formation |
| Overlies | Chalfield Oolite Formation, Athelstan Oolite Formation |
| Area | Cotswolds |
| Thickness | up to 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Region | Europe |
| Country | England |
| Extent | Gloucestershire, Somerset |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Corsham |
| Location | Corsham railway cutting |
| Thickness at type section | 6.2-6.7 m |
