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Coralline Oolite Formation
Stratigraphic range: Oxfordian
~163–158 Ma
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TypeFormation
Unit ofCorallian Group
Sub-unitsCoral Rag, Yedmandale, Hambleton Oolite, Malton Oolite, Birdsall Calcareous Grit, Middle Calcareous Grit & Hildenley Limestone Members
UnderliesUpper Calcareous Grit, Ampthill Clay & Hunstanton Formations
OverliesLower Calcareous Grit Formation & Oxford Clay
Thickness36–60 m (118–197 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone
OtherSandstone
Location
RegionNorth Yorkshire
CountryCoralline Oolite Formation England
ExtentCleveland Basin
Type section
LocationFiley Brigg, Filey

The Coralline Oolite Formation is a limestone formation of Oxfordian (Upper Jurassic) age, found in the Cleveland Basin of North Yorkshire, England.[1]

  1. ^ British Geological Survey. "Coralline Oolite Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units.

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