A Collection of Eocene and Oligocene Fossils

compiled by Alan Morton

Stratigraphy of the Beds referred to on this Website

[ Formations and Members based mainly on King (2016) ]

St. Helens
Osborne
Fishbourne
Lacey's Farm
Nettlestone
Fort Albert
Cliff End
Hatherwood Limestone
Linstone Chine

U, M, L = Upper, Middle, Lower.
+ approximate age in millions of years.
* includes the Huntingbridge and Elmore Beds.
1 this division of the Ryde Formation includes the following Members: St. Helens, Osborne, Fishbourne, Lacey's Farm, Nettlestone and Fort Albert.
2 this division of the Ryde Formation includes the following Members: Cliff End, Hatherwood Limestone, and Linstone Chine.

Stratigraphy of the Beds referred to on this Website

[ Formations and Members based mainly on Insole & Daley (1985) ]

+ approximate age in millions of years.
* includes the Huntingbridge and Elmore Beds.
1 this division of the Headon Hill Formation includes the following Members: Seagrove Bay, Osborne Marls, Fishborne, and Lacey's Farm Limestone.
2 this division of the Headon Hill Formation includes the following Members: Cliff End, Hatherwood Limestone, and Linstone Chine.

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