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Fossil hunting is not only for scientific types - it’s an interesting activity that can easily be done by all the family. Dorset, in the south of England, gives you superb fossil beds. Everyone can have a go at looking for dinosaur teeth or bone fragments there. Why don't you get yourself to Dorset and try this enjoyable and free of cost activity, you never know what is going to turn up!
Dorset is home to The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site - ninety five miles of delightful coastline designated by UNESCO as possessing ‘outstanding universal value’. The rocks are truly special because they record 85 million years of Earth’s historical past, spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. They are particularly fossil rich.
The Jurassic coast is England’s only natural World Heritage Site and it is a treasure. It runs from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland in Dorset, home of the iconic Old Harry Rocks.
You can easily while away several hours on the Dorset shoreline looking for fossils. A great destination for fossil hunting is actually Charmouth. The beach has easy access, car parking, a café and public toilets. Charmouth itself is a small village of below 2000 inhabitants, boasting a sizeable shingle beach. It has an interesting Heritage Coast Centre on the seafront with lots of facts on the natural history of the area. It is world famous for fossils and appeals to serious collectors and amateurs alike.
There are lots of fossils can be found throughout every season but the best time to look is actually during the springtime or the winter months as there are much less people on the beach then, and the storms and extreme high tides help to expose new fossils. Look in the shingle and on the tide line, particularly as the tide starts going in. Focus on a small area and keep your eyes peeled.
Charmouth is particularly good in the winter months. waves lash the coastline and come up over the sea wall, tossing sizeable stones up at the same time. Surfers can be spotted too taking advantage of the waves.
The most common fossil at Charmouth is the ammonite. They lived in the sea between 240 - 65 million years ago and belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods. Living relatives include the octopus, cuttlefish, squid and nautilus. It’s incredible to discover these beautiful spiral shells and to be the very first human being to hold them so many years after their death. Additionally in plentiful supply are belemnites. They first appeared around 208 million years ago and are relatives of the ammonites.
At one end of Charmouth beach is Black Ven and at the other is Stonebarrow. Black Ven is the largest coastal mudslide area in Europe. Ammonite impressions can be uncovered in the mud but most are so fragile that they break up if not treated with care. To reach Stonebarrow you have to cross a small bridge over the river. Stonebarrow is good for ‘fools gold’ ammonites and crinoids - ‘sea lilies’ that are relatives of starfish.
If you are lucky, it's possible you'll stumbled upon a really spectacular find. Any important finds must be registered with the World Heritage Team (01305 225101). After heavy rain in the year 2000 local collector Tony Gill found the fossilised remains of a 5m long icthyasaur, now known as ‘Mary’.
It’s easy to get hooked on hunting fossils and it’s surprisingly calming too. Absolutely anyone can get involved, and children seem particularly good at it. You don’t need any special gear to start looking for fossils but if you are planning several hours of fossilling it helps to have strong shoes and also a strong bag to place your finds in. If you work with a hammer you'll need protective eyewear or glasses as stone fragments easily fly up in the air. Hammers should only be used to split loose stone and not to hack at the cliff face You may be better off simply looking along the shoreline anyway.
Be aware that rocks can fall anytime. Check the tides and only set out along the coast on a falling tide. Mudslides also occur, especially after rainy weather conditions therefore be on the lookout and don’t take foolish risks.
If you want an expert on hand, guided walks on the shoreline can easily be booked from the Heritage Centre.
For fantastic views of this distinctive coastline, the nearby Golden Cap headland between Charmouth and Seatown is the highest view on the south coast. At 191m above sea level it's a great vantage point from which to appreciate the glorious Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
If this has got you interested in trying fossilling, why not take a look at some holiday cottages (try searching online for holiday cottages Dorset) and book a few days in Dorset.
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