(Hamstead Formation) - 2005
The foreshore and cliff along this coastline provides the only opportunity to examine the complete 'Bouldnor Formation' within the UK. The upper part of the formation, the Cranmore formation is accessible at the top of the cliff, with the bulk of the cliff between Hamstead and Yarmouth comprising of the Hamstead Member. At Hamstead, at the base of the cliff is the Bembridge Marls. This is often only accessible by following the 'Official' footpath round towards the main part of Hamstead where the sign post veers the path Right from the private road. This area is only accessible from this route since just South West of Hamstead, fallen trees and low land marsh has obstructed the route.
Palaeogene |
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Chattian |
23.8 to 28.5 |
| Rupelian |
28.5 to 33.7 |
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Priabonian |
33.7 to 35.5 |
| Bartonian |
35.5 to 40.5 |
| Lutetian |
40.5 to 49.5 |
| Ypresian |
49.5 to 54.8 |
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Thanetian |
54.8 to 57.0 |
| Selandian |
57.0 to 60.5 |
| Danian |
60.5 to 65.0 |
Priabonian
33.7 to 35.5 MYA |
FORMATIONS AND DEPOSITS |
LOCATIONS |
| Bouldnor Formation |
Bembridge Marls |
Hamstead
Yarmouth
Whitecliff Bay
Bembridge |
| Bembridge Limestone |
Whitecliff Bay
Bembridge |
Headon Hill Formation. |
Seagrove Bay |
Whitecliff Bay |
| Osborne Marls |
Whitecliff Bay |
| Fishbourne |
Whitecliff Bay |
| Lacey's Farm |
Whitecliff Bay |
| Cliff End Member |
Whitecliff Bay |
| Hatherwood Limestone |
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| Linstone Chine |
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| Colwell Bay |
Whitecliff Bay |
| Totland Bay |
Whitecliff Bay |
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1:250 000 Geological Map of Hamstead
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