Aldridge, R.J., Siveter, David J., Siveter, Derek J., Lane, P.D., Palmer, D. & Woodcock, N.H. 2000. British Silurian Stratigraphy. Geological Conservation Review Series No. 19, JNCC, Peterborough, ISBN 1 86107 4786. The original source material for these web pages has been made available by the JNCC under the Open Government Licence 3.0. Full details in the JNCC Open Data Policy
British Silurian stratigraphy
Contents
Acknowledgements
Access to the countryside
Preface D. Palmer
1 Introduction to the Silurian N.H. Woodcock
Introduction
Stratigraphical framework
Geological controls on Silurian stratigraphy
Palaeogeographical framework
Rationale for site selection
2 Silurian palaeontology D. Palmer
Introduction
Silurian fossil groups
The spatial distribution of the Silurian biota
3 The Llandovery Series R.J. Aldridge
Introduction
Palaeoenvironmental setting
Biostratigraphy
Site selection
Cwm Clyd Quarry (Garth Bank Quarry)
4 The Wenlock Series Derek J. Siveter
Introduction
Occurrence
Palaeoenvironmental setting
Biostratigraphy
Site selection
Cwm-Ton Area R.J. Aldridge
Cilwrgi Quarry R.J. Aldridge
Longville–Stanway Road Section
Arcow Quarry N.H. Woodcock
River Rawthey N.H. Woodcock
Torver–Ashgill N.H. Woodcock
Brathay Quarries N.H. Woodcock
Balmae Coast P.D. Lane
Meikle Ross (Borgue Coast) P.D. Lane
Knockgardner D. Palmer
Ree Burn–Glenbuck Loch David J. Siveter
Lyne Water and Lynslie Burn David J. Siveter
5 The Ludlow Series David J. Siveter
Introduction
Occurrence
Palaeoenvironmental setting
Biostratigraphy
Site selection
Burrington Farm Stream Section
Tebay Cuttings N.H. Woodcock
Hills Quarry N.H. Woodcock
Benson Knott N.H. Woodcock
6 The Přídolí Series P.D. Lane
Introduction
Occurrence
Palaeoenvironmental setting
Biostratigraphy
Ludford Lane and Ludford Corner David J. Siveter
Brewin's Canal David J. Siveter and R.D. Lane
Albion Sands and Gateholm Island
The Helm N.H. Woodcock
General index