Corallian
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Corallian — / alˈ/ noun (geology) A Jurassic stratum overlying the Oxfordian, including the Coral Rag and Coralline Oolite (also called Lusitanian) • • • Main Entry: ↑coral … Useful english dictionary
Corallian Limestone — is a coralliferous sedimentary rock, laid down in Jurassic times. It is a hard variety of coral rag . Building stones from this geological structure tend to be irregular in shape. It is often found close to seams of Portland Limestone (e.g.… … Wikipedia
Corallian Oolite Formation — Type Geological formation The Corallian Oolite Formation is a geological formation in Europe. It dates back to the Late Jurassic.[1] Vertebrate fauna Di … Wikipedia
Corallian — [kɒ ralɪən] adjective Geology denoting an age in the Upper Jurassic period when extensive coral derived limestone deposits were laid down. Origin from L. corallium coral + an … English new terms dictionary
River Derwent, Yorkshire — Geobox River name = Derwent native name = other name = Darwent archaically other name1 = map size = map caption = Map of the Catchment Area of the River Derwent country = England country1 = region = Yorkshire region1 = city = city1 = length = 115 … Wikipedia
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Horspath — is an ancient English village in South Oxfordshire. Green Belt land surrounds the village on the slopes of Shotover Hill, one mile outside the boundary of the city of Oxford. The parish boundary, along the Roman road, encloses Bullingdon Green,… … Wikipedia
Geology of Yorkshire — In Yorkshire there is a very close relationship between the major topographical areas and the geological period in which they were formed. The Pennine chain of Hills in the west is of Carboniferous origin. The central vale is Permo Triassic. The… … Wikipedia
Coral-rag — Cor al rag , n. (geol.) Same as {Corallian}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
List of decorative stone — Geographical list of stone used for decorative purposes in construction and sculpture; currently or historically produced in various countries.: * For generic petrological rock types, see: List of rock types Belgium *Limestone Canada *… … Wikipedia
