Bearreraig Sandstone Formation

Bearreraig Sandstone Formation
Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Bajocian
~182–171 Ma
Cross-bedded sandstone of the Bearrereaig Sandstone Formation near Glasnakille, Skye
TypeFormation
Unit ofHebrides Basin
Sub-unitsDruim An Fhurain Sandstone Member, Garantiana Mudstone Member
UnderliesCullaidh Shale Formation
OverliesRaasay Ironstone Formation
Thicknessup to 488 m (1,601 ft)
Lithology
PrimaryCalcareous sandstone
OtherLimestone, mudstone
Location
Coordinates57°30′N 6°06′W / 57.5°N 6.1°W / 57.5; -6.1
Approximate paleocoordinates45°54′N 4°36′E / 45.9°N 4.6°E / 45.9; 4.6
RegionHebrides Basin, Inner Hebrides, Ardnamurchan, Scotland
Country United Kingdom
Type section
Named forBearreraig Bay
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation is located in the United Kingdom
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation (the United Kingdom)
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation is located in Scotland
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation
Bearreraig Sandstone Formation (Scotland)

The Bearreraig Sandstone Formation is a geological formation in Scotland. It preserves fossils dating back to the lower to middle parts of the Jurassic period (ToarcianBajocian).[1] The remains of the proximal portion of a right ulna and radius of an indeterminate thyreophoran dinosaur are known from the formation.[2] The ichthyosaur Dearcmhara is also known from the formation.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ British Geological Survey. "Bearreraig Sandstone Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. ^ Clark, N. D. L. (1 May 2001). "A thyreophoran dinosaur from the Early Bajocian (Middle Jurassic) of the Isle of Skye, Scotland". Scottish Journal of Geology. 37 (1): 19–26. Bibcode:2001ScJG...37...19C. doi:10.1144/sjg37010019. ISSN 0036-9276.
  3. ^ Brusatte, Stephen L.; Young, Mark T.; Challands, Thomas J.; Clark, Neil D. L.; Fischer, Valentin; Fraser, Nicholas C.; Liston, Jeff J.; MacFadyen, Colin C. J.; Ross, Dugald A.; Walsh, Stig; Wilkinson, Mark (April 2015). "Ichthyosaurs from the Jurassic of Skye, Scotland". Scottish Journal of Geology. 51 (1): 43–55. Bibcode:2015ScJG...51...43B. doi:10.1144/sjg2014-018. hdl:20.500.11820/3199e6cb-1bf6-4e32-bf5e-acd1d7157532. ISSN 0036-9276.

Further reading

  • R. M. Bateman, N. Morton, and B.L. Dower. 2000. Early Middle Jurassic plant communities in Northwest Scotland: Paleoecological and paleoclimatic significance. GeoResearch Forum 6:501-512