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Corncockle Sandstone Formation

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Corncockle Sandstone Formation
Stratigraphic range: Cisuralian
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofStewartry Group
UnderliesLochmaben Formation
OverliesHartfield Formation
AreaLochmaben Basin
Thickness900+ m
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
CountryScotland
Type section
Named forCorncockle Quarry

The Corncockle Sandstone Formation is a formation of Cisuralian age (Early Permian). It is part of the fill of the Lochmaben Basin in the Southern Uplands. It forms part of the Stewartry Group.[1]

References

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  1. ^ British Geological Survey. "Corncockle Sandstone Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. Retrieved 7 June 2019.