The Eller Beck Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period. It consists of a lower unit less than 3 m thick consisting of mudstone with subordinate ironstone, with an upper unit typically 4–6 m thick consisting of fine-medium grained sandstone, further south it changes into finer grained facies with mudstone and limestone.

Eller Beck Formation
Stratigraphic range: Aalenian-Bajocian
TypeFormation
Unit ofRavenscar Group
Sub-unitsLower Member, Upper Member, Blowgill Member
UnderliesCloughton Formation
OverliesSaltwick Formation
ThicknessTypically 4.5 to 6 m, maximum of 8.2m
Lithology
PrimarySandstone, Mudstone
OtherIronstone, Limestone
Location
RegionEurope
Country UK
ExtentYorkshire
Type section
Named forEller Beck
LocationWalk Mill Foss
Whitby Bay cross section incl. Eller Beck Formation

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References

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