Ampthill Clay

Ampthill Clay
Stratigraphic range: Oxfordian
TypeGeological formation
Unit ofAncholme Group
UnderliesKimmeridge Clay
OverliesWest Walton Formation or Corallian Group
Thickness0-90 m
Lithology
PrimaryMudstone
OtherLimestone, Marl
Location
RegionEngland
Country UK

The Ampthill Clay is a Mesozoic geologic formation in southern England. Dinosaur remains diagnostic to the genus level are among the fossils that have been recovered from the formation.[1]

  1. ^ Weishampel, et al. (2004). "Dinosaur distribution." Pp. 517-607.