| Charmouth Mudstone Formation Stratigraphic range: Sinemurian–Pliensbachian |
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|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Lias Group |
| Underlies | Dyrham Formation, Marlstone Rock Formation |
| Overlies | Blue Lias Formation |
| Area | Wessex Basin, Worcester Basin, East Midland Shelf |
| Thickness | ~335 m |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | shale, mudstone |
| Other | limestone, sand |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Charmouth |
The Charmouth Mudstone Formation is a geological formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the early part of the Jurassic period (Sinemurian–Pliensbachian).