Weston-Super-Mare Fossil Collecting and Geological Guide to Weston-Super-Mare and thousands of photos

Fossils and fossil collecting in
Weston-Super-Mare, Avon
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Weston-Super-Mare, Avon

Weston-Super-Mare

Weston-Super-Mare is a fascinating geological location, underwater Volcanoes during the Carboniferous period buried all life forms and preserved them in the rocks now exposed on the foreshore and cliff. Well preserved corals, bryozoans, Algae, Bivalves and Brachiopods can be found.

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Location Information
	*Fossils are plentiful along the foreshore in the rocks*, but please be aware of the SSSI Restrictions at this site.
	(Not Suitable for Families/Children) This coastline has very difficult terrain, the rocks are sharp and coarse. This location is for the fossil enthusiast/professional and is not suited for the beginner or families.
	Although parking is easy and access to the shore is not that difficult, their is firstly a short walk along boggy salt marsh to get to the cliff and then once that is achieved the whole coastline is hard going.
	Foreshore, Cliff The corals and crinoids are mostly found on the rocks around the foreshore but can also be seen in the cliff face. The rocks are extremely hard.
ACCESS RIGHTS	SSSI Site Restrictions NO HAMMERING NO COLLECTING FOSSILS NO SAMPLE TAKING

Grid Reference

British National Grid	ST 32155 65919
Degrees	51.38823°N, 2.97641°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

This stretch of coastline can be extremely dangerous, especially round Middle Hope headland. At high tide the sea reaches a couple of meters high at the base of the cliff...YOU MUST ENSURE YOU RETURN BEFORE THE TIDE TURNS.

The rocks are also very slippery with canvases, they are also very sharp and course. Extreme care must be taken at all times.

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