Downton Castle Sandstone

The Downton Castle Sandstone is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Silurian period. As its name would suggest the formation predominantly consists of sandstone with minor siltstone and mudstone.[1] The oldest known Trigonotarbid Palaeotarbus is known from the formation.

Downton Castle Sandstone
Stratigraphic range: Silurian
TypeFormation
Unit ofOld Red Sandstone
Sub-unitsLower Bone Bed Member, Platyschisma Shale Member
UnderliesTemeside Shale
Thickness15m in type area; 17m at Ludlow, 15-20m in South Staffordshire
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
OtherSiltstone, Mudstone
Location
RegionEngland
Country United Kingdom

See also

References

  1. "Downton Castle Sandstone Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 24 September 2019.


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