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Fossils and fossil collecting in
Fishguard, South West Wales
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Fishguard, Wales

Whitehaven

Most of the rocks at Fishguard are unfossiliferious, but the Silurian and Ordovician rocks within precambrian volcanic rocks yield graptolites. These can be very hard to find. Trace fossils have also been recorded from this location.



Location Information

Fossils from Fishguard can be difficult to find.

(Suitable for Children)

Fishguard is unsuitable for children

 

Fishguard is easy to access.

Cliff

Fossils at Fishguard are found within the cliff face.

ACCESS
RIGHTS

There is unrestricted access to this location.




Grid Reference
British National Grid
SM 95442 37749
Degrees
52.00038°N, 4.98137°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. This part of the coastline at Fishguard can be very dangerous for tidal conditions, make sure you return before the tide turns.


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