Sauropodichnus.

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Scarborough

Trace fossil. Dinosaur. Made by the rear foot (pes) of a sauropod, such as Cetiosaurus, which penetrated unconsolidated sands, mud and carbonaceous sediments of a near-coast river floodplain. The deep void was filled with sand, to form a cast, about 60cm wide. Grooves are visible, made by the toes, skin and short claws. Note the bioturbation of the layers. In the Long Nab Member of the Scalby Formation. Middle Jurassic. Scarborough.