The Kinnesswood Formation is a geological formation in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. The lithology largely consists of sandstone with interbeds of limestone and siltstone [1]

Kinnesswood Formation
Stratigraphic range: Famennian
Kinnesswood Formation exposed near the southern tip of the Isle of Bute
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofInverclyde Group
UnderliesBallagan Formation
OverliesKnox Pulpit Formation
Thicknessup to 400 metres (1,310 ft)
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherLimestone, Siltstone
Location
RegionEurope
Country Scotland
ExtentCentral Lowlands
Type section
Named forKinnesswood
LocationKinnesswood Row (partial)

References

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  1. ^ "Kinnesswood Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 7 August 2018.