Osgodby Formation

Osgodby Formation
Stratigraphic range:
Osgodby Formation exposed on the shore of Cayton Bay, North Yorkshire.
TypeFormation
Sub-unitsRedcliff Rock Member, Langdale Member, Hackness Rock Member
UnderliesOxford Clay Formation
OverliesCayton Clay Formation (Where the Cornbrash Formation is present), Scalby Formation
ThicknessUp to 28.5 m on the North Yorkshire Coast, thins to c. 20 m in the Hambleton Hills
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherSiltstone, Limestone
Location
RegionEngland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ExtentCleveland Basin
Type section
Named forOsgodby-by-the-Sea

The Osgodby Formation is a geologic formation in England. It comprises rocks and fossils dating from the Callovian age of the Jurassic period.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units - Result Details".


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