core; geology

Description
Geological core. Wrapped around it is paper with a hand written description. The description reads " Volcanic Ash (Fine). Carboniferous Limestone Series part of core from a hand diamond base near mill pond of Carriden at a depth of 80 fathoms from surface, of underlying the Carriden Middle Limestone."
80 Fathoms = 146 Meters.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production place
Carriden/Bo'ness area
Signature & date
The description on label reads" Volcanic Ash (Fine). Carboniferous Limestone Series part of core from a hand diamond base near mill pond of Carriden at a depth of 80 fathoms from surface, of underlying the Carriden Middle Limestone."
Associated place
Carriden/Bo'ness area
Measurement type, part and reading

Dimensions:L 18cm (L 7 1/16")
Dimensions:Dia 4.5cm (Dia 1 3/4")
Accession number
2018-007-002/002

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