Eocene

56.0–33.9 Ma

Geological epoch of the Palaeogene following the Paleocene and preceding the Oligocene. It contains the Ypresian, Lutetian, Bartonian and Priabonian ages.

469 species

14 unresolved identifications

8 geological units

16 fossil sites

Subdivisions

Ypresian 56.0–48.07 Ma Lutetian 48.07–41.03 Ma Bartonian 41.03–37.71 Ma Priabonian 37.71–33.9 Ma

Explore Geological Units whose recorded age falls within the Eocene.

Blackheath Member

Harwich Formation

Lessness Shell Bed

London Clay Formation

Oldhaven Member

Thames Group

Walton Member

Wrabness Member