VOL. XV. (1) RH#ETIC ROCKS : 19 
THE RHAETIC ROCKS OF WORCESTERSHIRE! 
BY 
L. RICHARDSON, F.G.S. 
(Read December 8th, 1903.) 
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1—Introduction ea Xe “ io vee se “heap 
2—The Western District... we se sme be satan 20 
a. The Crowle Section Ss Gen Or. Ps sa 25 
6. The Dunhampstead Section de aa as soe ae 
3-—The Eastern District... ae oe Ae eigen Sees 
a. The Wood Norton Section af sa =e aga 
4.—Conclusion Jee ae aes ice ste ue Jane Up 
5-—Note on the Generalized Section oe oe Be ety: 
I.— Introduction. 
For the study of the Rhetic Rocks? Worcestershire 
cannot be named as a county affording good opportunities. 
There are certain sections, however, which are important 
as showing the lithic and faunal characters of the particular 
beds exposed in this county. 
In a former communication a résumé of the work 
accomplished in connection with the Rhetic Series in 
North-west Gloucestershire? was given, and on the same 
lines it is now purposed dealing with these rocks in 
Worcestershire. The portions of the county under con- 
sideration are represented on Sheets 44, 54, S.W., 54 
N.W., and 54 S.E. of the Geological Survey; but it 
1 Excepting certain detached portions in Warwickshire and Gloucestershire, and 
Berrow Hill. 2 A short account of the Rhietic Series is given in “ The Victoria History 
of the County of Worcester,” Vol. i. (1901), pp- 17-19. 3 Proc. Cotteswold Club, Vol. 
xiv. Part 2 (1903), pp. 127-174. See also Part 3 (1903), pp. 251-253. 
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