Harwich Fossil Collecting and Geological Guide to Essex and thousands of photos

Fossils and fossil collecting in
Harwich, Essex
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Burnham on Crouch, Essex

Harwich

What looks like a flat beach behind a concrete sea wall actually yields plenty of Sharks and fish teeth, plant remains and much more. People have been collecting here for years. This location is subject to beach conditions.

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Location Information
	Harwich can at times be very productive but much depends on the beach and tidal conditions.
	(Suitable for Children) This location is ideal for children, the only advice is to be aware of sharp metal objects along this beach.
	Harwich is easy to find with free parking, and near to toilets and food.
	Foreshore This is a foreshore a location, This is a 'hands and knee's job', by crawling along the beach, you should be able to find the fossils amongst the shingle. Best done on a dry warm day.
ACCESS RIGHTS	There are 'NO' restrictions to this location

Grid Reference

British National Grid	TL 90355 02458
Degrees	51.68859°N, 0.75251°E

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. The main danger at walton is being cut off, the steps down to the beach are always inaccessible at hightide and hence one should return in time before the sea reaches the steps. Beware of cliff falls and landslides, these often occur. Climbing the cliff to reach the shell bed is not recommended and should be avoided during winter months, shells can be collected from the slippage's, but if you do climb the cliff to gain access to the shell beds, be careful of soft areas.

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