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Geology of Alderley Edge
| Alderley Edge | |
|---|---|
 Stormy Point | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Cheshire,  England |
| OS grid | SJ870760 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 118 |
One of the classic locations for the study of Triassic sandstones in the UK is at Alderley Edge in Cheshire. Numerous scientists from the early 19th century up to the present day have studied the area and it is a popular field site for universities around the UK.
The sandstones also provide important insights into the nature of continental natural gas and petroleum reservoirs.
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