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A Review of Wenlock and Ludlow Stratigraphy and Sedimentation in N. W. England

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

R. R. Furness ,
P. G. Llewellyn ,
T. N. Norman  and
R. B. Rickards
R. R. Furness
Affiliation:
Geology Section, Ministry of Housing and Local Government, Whitehall, S.W.1.
P. G. Llewellyn
Affiliation:
Geolology Dept., University College, Gower Street, London, W.C.1.
T. N. Norman
Affiliation:
Mineral Research and Exploration Institute, P.K. 116, Ankara, Turkey.
R. B. Rickards
Affiliation:
Department of Geology, Dept. Palaeontology, British Museum (Natural History).
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Abstract

Recent studies in N.W. England have indicated the need for a review of Wenlock and Ludlow (Silurian) stratigraphy. Detailed re-mapping, mainly for the first time since 1872, has modified and more clearly defined the established terminology. Determinations of new graptolite and shelly faunas have resulted in a revision of some earlier work and the establishment of a modern zonal classification for parts of the Wenlock and Ludlow. Lithofacies are broadly summarized and described with comments on some palaeocurrent data.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 104 , Issue 2 , April 1967 , pp. 132 - 147
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1967

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