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Lavernock
Introduction and Info

Location Information (key)
(Suitable for Families)
 
Foreshore, Cliff

LOCATION

From the B4267, turn off at the signpost to Lavernock, follow the road all the way to Lavernock heading towards 'Lavernock Point' which will turn off down a small track road. Follow this road down and there is a small car park at the end, enough space for 4 cars. The beach is just ahead with easy access, once on the beach you can either visit the Triassic beds to the Left or the Jurassic to the right, the Triassic does not contain many fossils since the Bone Bed here is very thin.


(View of Lavernock) - 2003


(Lavernock Jurassic and Triassic Beds) - 2003

EQUIPMENT

It is recommended that you take a hammer and chisel since most of the fossils are in large boulders and slabs on the foreshore and these normally require splitting. Wrap fossils well and place into containers or bags.


SAFETY & DANGERS

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. It is very east to become cut off at Lavernock, ensure you know the tide times. Cliff falls frequently occur, hard hats should be worn when searching below the cliff.


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