Oldhaven Formation

Oldhaven Formation
Stratigraphic range: Eocene, Ypresian
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsHerne Bay Member
UnderliesLondon Clay Formation (Swanscombe Member)
Thicknessup to 10 metres (33 ft) thick
Lithology
PrimaryClay
Location
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom

The Oldhaven Formation is a geologic formation in England, outcropping near Herne Bay, Kent. According to Philip Hadland, it preserves finely preserved fossils, such as those belonging to birds, fishes, snakes and turtles, dating back to the Eocene epoch (Ypresian).

See also

References

  • Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.


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