Alston Formation
| Alston Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Viséan-Serpukhovian (Asbian-Pendleian) ~ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Yoredale Group |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Limestone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°06′N 2°48′W / 55.1°N 2.8°W |
| Approximate paleocoordinates | 2°42′S 2°54′E / 2.7°S 2.9°E |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The Alston Formation is a geological formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Viséan to Serpukhovian (Asbian, Brigantian and Pendleian in British stratigraphy) stages of the Carboniferous period.