AbstractBiostratigraphy and lithostratigraphy of some exposures of upper Ludlow and lower Downton rocks near Kington, Herefordshire are described in detail. Temporary exposures created during the construction of the new Kington by‐pass are particularly informative. One small exposure of Lower Whitcliffe Formation is recorded. The Upper Whitcliffe Formation is well displayed in characteristically fossiliferous shelly siltstones. The Downton succession begins with the Ludlow Bone Bed Member. This and the succeeding Platyschisma Shale Member complete the local development of the Downton Castle Sandstone Formatio