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The Ludlow‐Downton transition at Kington, Herefordshire
Author(s) -
Holland C. H.,
Williams E. M.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
geological journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.721
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1099-1034
pISSN - 0072-1050
DOI - 10.1002/gj.3350200104
Subject(s) - lithostratigraphy , geology , biostratigraphy , paleontology , oil shale , sedimentary rock
Biostratigraphy and lithostratigraphy of some exposures of upper Ludlow and lower Downton rocks near Kington, Herefordshire are described in detail. Temporary exposures created during the construction of the new Kington by‐pass are particularly informative. One small exposure of Lower Whitcliffe Formation is recorded. The Upper Whitcliffe Formation is well displayed in characteristically fossiliferous shelly siltstones. The Downton succession begins with the Ludlow Bone Bed Member. This and the succeeding Platyschisma Shale Member complete the local development of the Downton Castle Sandstone Formation.