White Limestone Formation, Geological formation near Oxford, England.
The White Limestone Formation contains grey-yellow limestone layers with wackestone, packstone, and ooidal grainstone stretching across central England.
Dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, approximately 168 million years ago, this formation preserves numerous sauropod tracks and microvertebrate fossils.
The formation's quarries, including Shipton-on-Cherwell and Woodeaton, provide essential research sites for paleontologists studying Jurassic-era vertebrate remains.
The formation reaches thicknesses of 30 meters and supplies materials for construction, while offering opportunities for geological research and fossil collection.
Woodeaton Quarry contains rare specimens of early mammals, including Amphitheriidae and Phascolotherium bucklandi from the Jurassic period.
Location: England
GPS coordinates: 51.87500,-1.28400
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:02
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