Garpel Water
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Condition (NatureScot)
Favourable (1)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Lower Carboniferous [Dinantian - Namurian (part)] | Favourable | — | 2009-02-20 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Period: Carboniferous · Rock Type: Carboniferous Limestone, Limestone
Description
GARPEL WATER Garpel Water, located immediately south of the town of Muirkirk, is an important site showing a section through the Carboniferous Limestone, including marine bands in the Lower and Upper Limestone Groups. The section has considerable sedimentological and palaeontological interest; the latter including echinoderm faunas from the Upper Limestone Group, the only recorded occurrence of crinoid cups in the rocks of this Group. This is a key major section showing a substantial development of the Muirkirk Carboniferous succession.