The West Walton Formation is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period .[1]

West Walton Formation
Stratigraphic range: Oxfordian
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofAncholme Group
UnderliesAmpthill Clay, Corallian Group
OverliesOxford Clay
Thickness0 to 20 m, typically about 15 m
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone, Siltstone
OtherSandstone, Limestone
Location
RegionEngland
Country UK
Type section
Named forWest Walton
LocationWest Walton Highway Borehole 3c (TF41SE/6)
Thickness at type section14.06 m

References

edit
  1. ^ "West Walton Formation". bgs.ac.uk. British Geological Society. Retrieved 7 July 2018.