BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number E54504; COLLNORO1798;
Sample Donor Riley, N.J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Sandstone Phosphatic'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Base of quarry. Cumbriense marine band. Namurian. Phosphatised top to basal sandstone.
Locality details Hawksclough Quarry, Palton, 550 m. at 185 deg. from Priors Wood Hall. In floor of quarry.
50k map sheet Wigan (84)

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Map reference SD 501 180
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions