Category:Wealden

Weald"en, a. Etym: [as. weald, wald, a forest, a wood. So called Because this formation occurs in the wealds, or woods, of kent and Sussex. See weald.] (geol.)

Defn: of or pertaining to the lowest division of the cretaceous Formation in england and on the continent, which overlies the oölitic Series.

Wealden Weald"en, n. (geol.)

Defn: the wealden group or strata.