| Downton Castle Sandstone | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Silurian Pridoli Preκ κ O S D C P T J K Pg N ↓ | |
| Type | Formation |
| Unit of | Old Red Sandstone |
| Sub-units | Lower Bone Bed Member, Platyschisma Shale Member |
| Underlies | Temeside Shale |
| Thickness | 15m in type area; 17m at Ludlow, 15-20m in South Staffordshire |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Other | Siltstone, Mudstone |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
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. The oldest known Trigonotarbid Palaeotarbus is known from the formation.
See also
References
- "Downton Castle Sandstone Formation". BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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