Bouldnor Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Priabonian-Rupelian ~ | |
Type | Geological formation |
Unit of | Solent Group |
Sub-units | Bembridge Marls Member, Hamstead Member, Cranmore Member |
Underlies | Alluvium |
Overlies | Bembridge Limestone |
Thickness | >50 m (160 ft) |
Lithology | |
Primary | Clay |
Location | |
Region | England |
Country | UK |
The Bouldnor Formation is a geological formation in the Hampshire Basin of southern England. It is the youngest formation of the Solent Group and was deposited during the uppermost Eocene and lower Oligocene.