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Try Fossilling In Charmouth
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Fossil hunting isn't just for scientific types - it’s an interesting leisure activity that can easily be done by all the family. Dorset, in the south of England, has superb fossil beds. Anybody can have a go at searching for dinosaur teeth or bones there. Have you thought to get yourself to Dorset and try this interesting and cost-free activity, you never know what will turn up!
Dorset is home to The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site - 95 miles of gorgeous coastline designated by UNESCO as possessing ‘outstanding universal value’. The rocks are really special as they record 85 million years of Earth’s historical past, spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous time periods. They are particularly fossil rich.
The Jurassic coastline is England’s only natural World Heritage Site and it is a gem. It extends from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland in Dorset, home of the famed Old Harry Rocks.
You can easily while away many hours on the Dorset shoreline in search of fossils. A great place for fossil hunting is Charmouth. The seashore has easy accessibility, vehicle parking, a café and public toilets. Charmouth is a small village of under 2000 residents, featuring a big shingle beach. It has an interesting Heritage Coast Centre on the seafront with a lot of information about the natural history of the area. It is famous for fossils and attracts serious collectors and amateurs alike.
There are plenty of fossils can be found throughout every season however the very best time to look is actually during the spring or the winter months as there are much less people on the seashore then, and the stormy weather and extreme high tides help to uncover new fossils. Look in the shingle and on the tide line, especially as the tide starts going in. Target a small area and keep your eyes peeled.
Charmouth is especially good during the winter. waves lash the coast and come up over the sea wall, throwing large stones up at the same time. Surfers can be spotted too making the most 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 called cephalopods. Surviving relatives include the octopus, cuttlefish, squid and nautilus. It’s incredible to discover these beautiful spiral shells and to be the first person to hold them so many years after their death. Also 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're lucky, it's possible you'll stumbled upon a really spectacular find. Any significant 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 absolutely hooked on hunting fossils and it’s surprisingly relaxing too. Absolutely anyone can get involved, and children seem especially good at it. You don’t need to have any special gear to start looking for fossils but if you are planning a few hours of fossilling it helps to have strong shoes and a strong bag to place your finds in. If you use 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 rock and not to hack at the cliff face You are probably better off just hunting along the shoreline anyway.
Don't forget that rocks can fall at any time. Check the tides and only set out along the coast during a falling tide. Mudslides also occur, especially after stormy weather so be on the lookout and don’t take stupid risks.
If you want a specialist with you, guided walks on the coastline can easily be booked from the Heritage Centre.
For great views of this distinctive coastline, the nearby Golden Cap headland in 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 wonderful 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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