Tyne Limestone

The Tyne Limestone is a geologic formation in Scotland. It preserves fossils dating back to the Carboniferous period.

Tyne Limestone
Stratigraphic range: Carboniferous
Abigland Limestone Member, Tyne Limestone
TypeFormation
Unit ofYoredale Group
Sub-unitsArbigland Limestone Member
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
Location
RegionScotland
CountryUnited Kingdom

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.


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