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Fossils and fossil collecting in
Beachy Head, Sussex
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Beachy Head, Sussex

Beachy Head

The chalk at Beachy Head can contain some lovely fossils, unfortunately cliff falls are not that common and the chalk on the foreshore is often covered with algae. However echinoid's are not uncommon.

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Beachy Head Location Information
	The chalk itself is quite fossiliferious, but the lack of cliff falls and the poor state of the chalk on the foreshore makes this location difficult to find any fossils.
	(Not Suitable for Families) Beachy Head is not suitable for families since it is too dangerous for families to collect and access is also difficult.
	*Access can be very difficult and can be a long walk.*
	Cliff Fossils at Beachy Head are mostly found after cliff falls or in the cliff face since the foreshore is nearly always covered in algae
ACCESS RIGHTS	There are 'NO' restrictions to this location

Grid Reference

British National Grid	TV 58361 95359
Degrees	50.73625°N, 0.24282°E

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. Two dangers are apparent along the Beachy Head coastline, the first is the tidal conditions which need to be taken note of, and good time allowed to return. The other important note is the danger of falling debris and cliff falls from the high cliffs. Stay away from the foot of the cliff and if you are knocking fossils or hitting rocks, do so well away from the cliff as hammer vibrations can cause debris to fall. Hard hats should be worn. Be careful of slipping on seaweed on some of the rocks on the foreshore.

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