Roeburndale Formation
Geological formation in England
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The Roeburndale Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period. Narrowly defined, it is located around Lancaster, Garstang and Settle.[1] It is part of a wider formation extending across Craven District and Harrogate.[2]
| Roeburndale Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous | |
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The British Geological Survey considers the term obsolete,[3] and refers users to the Roeburndale Member[1] and the Silsden Formation.[2]
It is named for the River Roeburn which has its catchment within the formation.[4]
