Bearreraig Sandstone Formation

Bearreraig Sandstone Formation Stratigraphic range: Toarcian-Bajocian ~182–171 Ma PreꞒ Ꞓ O S D C P T J K Pg N
Cross-bedded sandstone of the Bearrereaig Sandstone Formation near Glasnakille, Skye
Type	Formation
Unit of
Sub-units	Druim An Fhurain Sandstone Member, Garantiana Mudstone Member
Underlies	Cullaidh Shale Formation
Overlies
Thickness	up to 488 m (1,601 ft)
Lithology
Primary	Calcareous sandstone
Other	Limestone, mudstone
Location
Coordinates	57°30′N 6°06′W / 57.5°N 6.1°W / 57.5; -6.1Coordinates: 57°30′N 6°06′W / 57.5°N 6.1°W / 57.5; -6.1
Approximate paleocoordinates	45°54′N 4°36′E / 45.9°N 4.6°E / 45.9; 4.6
Region	, Inner Hebrides, Ardnamurchan, Scotland
Country	United Kingdom
Type section
Named for
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The Bearreraig Sandstone Formation is a geological formation in Scotland. It preserves fossils dating back to the lower to middle parts of the Jurassic period (Toarcian–Bajocian).^[1] The remains of the proximal portion of a right ulna and radius of an indeterminate thyreophoran dinosaur are known from the formation.^[2] The ichthyosaur Dearcmhara is also known from the formation.^[3]

See also[]

• List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Scotland

References[]

Further reading[]

• R. M. Bateman, N. Morton, and B.L. Dower. 2000. Early Middle Jurassic plant communities in Northwest Scotland: Paleoecological and paleoclimatic significance. GeoResearch Forum 6:501-512

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