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

Fairlight

Continuing from Fairlight, This popular and important site has yielded some important finds over the years. Fish, shark, plant, reptile remains and shells can also be collected. This site is exceptional for small mammal and fish remains. Crocodile Teeth also turn up.

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Fairlight Location Information
	Fairlight yields excellent small fish and mammal remains in blocks of the 'Cliff End Bone Bed' Blocks of this bed which fall from near the top of the cliff themselves can be difficult to find due to over collecting, however there are usually at least a few blocks lying around.
	(Recommended) Although fairlight is suitable for families, The foreshore is very rocky and may not be suitable for children. Keep away from the base of the cliff.
	Fairlight is fairly easy to access, there is good parking at the pub car park, or along side the road cutting near the pub. If you are using the pub car park, please ask permission before leaving your vehicle. The pub owners are usually very friendly towards collectors .Toilets can be found in the pub which also serves good food.
	Foreshore, Cliff Most of the fossils at Fairlight can be found on the foreshore especially after storms, but fossils are also commonly found at the base of the cliff on the scree slopes. Extreme Care must be taken and hard hats should be worn if collecting near the base of the cliff, we do not recommend this at all as the cliffs constantly crumble and are very high.
ACCESS RIGHTS	There are 'NO' restrictions to this location

Grid Reference

British National Grid	TQ 88725 12859
Degrees	50.88438°N, 0.68165°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 Fairlight 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.

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