Scarborough Formation

The Scarborough Formation is a geologic formation in England. It is part of the Ravenscar Group, and was deposited in the Bajocian of the Middle Jurassic

Scarborough Formation
Stratigraphic range: Bajocian
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TypeFormation
Unit ofRavenscar Group
Sub-unitsHelwath Beck Member, Hundale Shale Member, Hundale Sandstone Member, Spindle Thorn Limestone Member, Ravenscar Shale Member, White Nab Ironstone Member, Bogmire Gill Member
UnderliesScalby Formation
OverliesCloughton Formation
Thickness3-30 m
Lithology
PrimaryLimestone, Mudstone, Siltstone, Sandstone
OtherIronstone
Location
RegionEurope
Country UK
ExtentYorkshire
Type section
Named forScarborough, North Yorkshire
LocationHundale Point

References

  • 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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