Siderite nodules containing fossils

[Microraptorfan]

Hi, I have noticed that in the past in the UK various fossils have been found at mines like Crock Hey in siderite nodules, I know of some open cast mines in my area with carboniferous strata of County Durham, is there a chance these could contain such siderite nodules? I have done some research and these type of nodules appear at Howick bay but im not sure if they appear further south at places like whitley bay/seaton sluice

[Mark Kmiecik]

48 minutes ago, Microraptorfan said:

Hi, I have noticed that in the past in the UK various fossils have been found at mines like Crock Hey in siderite nodules, I know of some open cast mines in my area with carboniferous strata of County Durham, is there a chance these could contain such siderite nodules? I have done some research and these type of nodules appear at Howick bay but im not sure if they appear further south at places like whitley bay/seaton sluice

 

Best way to find out is to go take a look. It will at least get you out of the house out into some fresh air. Or you can come to Illinois. We have those at Mazon Creek.

[Microraptorfan]

id love to go lol, but money and all that 

[Adam86cucv]

23 hours ago, Microraptorfan said:

id love to go lol, but money and all that 

You can't take it with you..you don't see fossils with fat wallets do you?   I understand the pain too many great fossil destinations and too little time and money to travel.

Edited March 3, 2022 by Adam86cucv

[Bobby Rico]

A lot of locations like Crock Hey or Crockhey are from old coal mines now closed. They maybe some open cast mines that you still can collect at? There is a place somewhere near Manchester but I have never been, Because the mining industry has stopped in the U.K. a long time ago there really is not much material available to purchase. I have only plant material sadly and if fauna  does turn up on the market their is a lot of demand for it.