At Milford, the Headon Beds are exposed, this is part of the Bartionian series of the Eocene. The Headon Beds are marked by swampy and estuarine conditions which differ to the Barton Beds at Barton-on-sea. Freshwater shells, crocodile remains and mammal bones and teeth are typical of these conditions and can all be found at this location.

Palaeogene	Oligocene	Chattian	23.8 to 28.5
		Rupelian	28.5 to 33.7
	Eocene	Priabonian	33.7 to 35.5
		Bartonian	35.5 to 40.5
		Lutetian	40.5 to 49.5
		Ypresian	49.5 to 54.8
	Paleocene	Thanetian	54.8 to 57.0
		Selandian	57.0 to 60.5
		Danian	60.5 to 65.0

Bartonian 35.5 - 40.5 MYA
FORMATIONS AND DEPOSITS	LOCATIONS
Headon Beds	Milford-on-Sea Whitecliff Bay
Becton Sand	Whitecliff Bay
Chama Sand	Whitecliff Bay
Upper Barton Beds	Barton-on-Sea Whitecliff Bay
Middle Barton Beds	Barton-on-Sea Whitecliff Bay
Lower Barton Beds	Barton-on-Sea Whitecliff Bay

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