Wenlock (433.4 +/-0.8 Ma)

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Representation and status

Color CMYK
(20%,0%,14%,12%)
Color RGB
R: 179 G: 225 B: 194
Rank
chronostratigraphy
Validity
Unit is in Use
Status
informal term

Nomenclature

Deutsch
Wenlock
Français
Wenlock
Italiano
Wenlock
English
Wenlock (433.4 +/-0.8 Ma)
Historical Variants
Wenlock (Murchison 1839), Wenlockien (Mayer-Eymar 1888, Renevier 1897), Wenlockian

Hierarchy and sequence

Subordinate units
Units at roof

Age

Age at top
  • Silurian
Age at base
  • Silurian

Geography

Type area
NW England

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    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Stage
    Status
    valid
    Age
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  • Sheinwoodian

    Rank
    chronostratigraphic Stage
    Status
    valid
    Age
    Silurian
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