Hastings Fossil Collecting and Geological Guide to Sussex and thousands of photos

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

Hastings

Hastings, one of the only places outside the Isle of Wight, where Dinosaur bones can be found. This popular and important site has yielded some important finds over the years. Fish, shark, plant, reptile remains and shells can also be collected. Keep a look out for Dinosaur Footprints.

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Hastings Location Information
	Hastings yields excellent fish specimens and dinosaur fragments but also has quite a lot of competition. The best time to collect is during the winter storms, or scouring conditions.
	(Recommended) Although hastings is suitable for families, and near to shops, food outlets, toilets and a very close car park. The foreshore is very rocky and may not be suitable for children. Keep away from the base of the cliff.
	Hastings is easy to access, right next to a very large car park, toilets and many food outlets/ shops. You don't have to walk very far but be warned that the beach can be very rocky.
	Foreshore, Cliff Most of the fossils at Hastings can be found on the foreshore especially after storms or scouring conditions, 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.
ACCESS RIGHTS	There are 'NO' restrictions to this location

Grid Reference

British National Grid	TQ 83330 09699
Degrees	50.85773°N, 0.60345°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 Hastings coastline, the first is the tidal conditions which need to be taken note of, and good time allowed to return. MANY PEOPLE EACH YEAR ARE CUT OFF BY THE TIDE.

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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