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Bessingby |
Introduction and Info |
Location Information (key) |
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 Quarry |
PERMISSION REQUIRED |
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(Disused quarry) - 1993
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LOCATION
To access Bessingby, you need to head towards Scarborough along the A165, past Driffield. The Quarry is near Bridlington, on a busy road. It is best to park on the opposite side of the road, in the road leading to a housing estate. The Quarry is just before the hospital. |
EQUIPMENT
A Hammer and chisel is required at this location. Suitable footwear should also be worn. Fossils should be wrapped well and placed carefully into containers. |
In Bessingby disused quarry, you can find, ammonites, Echinoids, belemnites, Sponges and shells. Many scaphitesoccur in the higher beds including common binodosus and rare examples of its dimorph, Scaphites inflatus. Because the quarry has not been worked for several years, collecting is now difficult.
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SAFETY
Two important safety notes for this location, the first is to be aware of falling rocks. Hard Hats are recommended at all times. The second is when actually climbing this small cliff, it is very steep and you can easily slip or fall. |
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