Yeovil Sands
| Yeovil Sands Stratigraphic range: Jurassic | |
|---|---|
| Type | Formation |
| Location | |
| Region | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The Yeovil Sands is a geologic formation in England. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic period.
The formation is now known as the Bridport Sands but was previously known as Yeovil Sands or Midford Sands depending on location.[1][2][3]
The formation underlies the town of Yeovil in Somerset and the Yeovil Scarplands.[4][5]
See also
References
- ↑ "Baseline Report Series: 11. The Bridport Sands of Dorset and Somerset" (PDF). British Geological Survey. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ↑ "BDS". The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units. British Geological Survey. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ↑ Evans, J. W.; Boswell, G. P. H.; Parkinson, John (2013). Geology of the British isles. Springer. pp. 216–217. ISBN 9789401761994.
- ↑ Gathercole, Clare. "Yeovil". Somerset Urban Archaeological Surveys. Somerset County Council. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ↑ "140. Yeovil Scarplands". National Character Area profile:. Natural England. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 8 July 2014.
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