Re-excavation and Interpretation of Key Sections in the Purbeck Group (Tithonian-Berriasian): Teffont Evias, Vale of Wardour, Wiltshire, England
The largely non-marine Tithonian-Berriasian (terminal Jurassic–basal Cretaceous) Purbeck Group of the Vale of Wardour, Wiltshire, western England, was well exposed during the nineteenth century and yielded numerous fossils, notably a rich insect fauna from fine-grained micrites of lagoonal origin. I...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
OICC Press
2025-08-01
|
| Series: | Geoconservation Research |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://oiccpress.com/gcr/article/view/17373 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | The largely non-marine Tithonian-Berriasian (terminal Jurassic–basal Cretaceous) Purbeck Group of the Vale of Wardour, Wiltshire, western England, was well exposed during the nineteenth century and yielded numerous fossils, notably a rich insect fauna from fine-grained micrites of lagoonal origin. In early 2025, re-excavation of the Teffont Evias Lane Cutting and Quarry Site of Special Scientific Interest (around the boundary of the Lulworth and Durlston formations) allowed re-examination of a key part of the succession for its stratigraphy, paleontology and paleoenvironmental interpretation. Current interpretation of the Teffont Evias sections is summarized, with thoughts on future research potential and direction.
|
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 2645-4661 2588-7343 |