Oldhaven Formation
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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).
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsHerne Bay Member
UnderliesLondon Clay Formation (Swanscombe Member)
Thicknessup to 10 metres (33 ft) thick
| Oldhaven Formation | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Eocene, | |
| Type | Formation |
| Sub-units | Herne Bay Member |
| Underlies | London Clay Formation (Swanscombe Member) |
| Thickness | up to 10 metres (33 ft) thick |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Clay |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
See also
References
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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