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Map series Geological Survey of England and Wales 1:63,360/1:50,000 geological map series, New Series 
Sheet number 86 
Sheet title Glossop. 
Map type Bedrock and Superficial 
Scale 1:50 000 
Publication year 2012 
Author statement Original geological survey at 1:63 360 scale, published on Old Series sheets in 1863-1874. Resurveyed on the 1:10 560 scale by W N Edwards, D A Wray, G V Wilson,J V Stephens, W Lloyd and C E N Bromehead in 1926-1929. Longdendale area resurveyed by J G O Smart in 1974. Partially resurveyed on the 1:10 000 scale or revised by C N Waters, J I Chisholm, R G Crofts, E Hough, R Addison and D T Aldiss in 1996-1997, 2000 and 2002-2005. Seismic interpretation by D J Evans, A G Hulbert and P Williamson. Compiled by C N Waters. J R Ford, Team Leader Geology and Landscapes England. M Smith, Chief Geologist England. 
Published statement Published 2012. Print code: 1400/2012. 
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