Northampton Sand Formation
The Northampton Sand Formation, sometimes called the Northamptonshire Sand, is a Middle Jurassic geological formation which is placed within the Inferior Oolite Group. It was formerly worked extensively in Northamptonshire for its ironstone. Fossils found in it indicate that it dates from the early Bajocian (beginning 171.6 million years ago) and formed in an extensive, shallow sea on the northwestern margin of the London-Brabant Massif. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.
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Northampton Sand Formation
The Northampton Sand Formation, sometimes called the Northamptonshire Sand, is a Middle Jurassic geological formation which is placed within the Inferior Oolite Group. It was formerly worked extensively in Northamptonshire for its ironstone. Fossils found in it indicate that it dates from the early Bajocian (beginning 171.6 million years ago) and formed in an extensive, shallow sea on the northwestern margin of the London-Brabant Massif. Dinosaur remains are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation, although none have yet been referred to a specific genus.
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The Northampton Sand Formation ...... referred to a specific genus.
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Aalenian
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Dragline opencast mining of the ironstone at Weldon, Northamptonshire.
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Duston Top Pit
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Northampton Sand Formation
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Aalenian
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Corby Ironstone Member, Duston Member
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11.6 m
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The Northampton Sand Formation ...... referred to a specific genus.
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Northampton Sand Formation
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