Headon Hill Formation
The Headon Hill Formation is a geological formation found in the Isle of Wight and south Hampshire, England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Priabonian stage (uppermost Eocene).[1]
| Headon Hill Formation Stratigraphic range: | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Solent Group |
| Underlies | Bembridge Limestone Formation |
| Overlies | Becton Sand Formation |
| Thickness | 75–90 m |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | clay, silt and sand |
| Other | limestone, lignite |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Extent | Isle of Wight and South Hampshire |
| Type section | |
| Named for | Headon Hill |
| Location | Isle of Wight and South Hampshire |
See also
Earth sciences portal
England portal
Paleontology portal
References
- British Geological Survey. "Headon Hill Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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