Selsey, West Street: evaluation of historical material and recent field investigations (original) (raw)

This research evaluates the historical materials and recent field investigations at West Street, Selsey, focusing on fossiliferous deposits. The study revisits historical finds, particularly those related to the Palaeoloxodon antiquus, and incorporates findings from a series of test pits and augering conducted as part of recent fieldwork. The results reveal a complex sedimentary profile consisting of diverse deposits across an incised channel, including sands in the northern section and clay-silts in the southern section, contributing valuable insights into the paleoenvironment and sedimentary processes of the region.