It is also approximately analogous to the Warthe and Saalian stages in northern Europe; the Riss glaciation in the Alps; and the Illinoian Stage in North America.

The colder last part from around 194,000 years ago is called the Penultimate Glacial Period.

The Wolstonian Stage apparently includes three periods of glaciation.

[5][6] The Wolstonian Stage was named after the site of Wolston in the English county of Warwickshire where corresponding deposits were first identified.

[7] Acheulian flint tools have been found in Wolstonian deposits.