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Fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast


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Hey, all! I’m planning a trip to England’s Jurassic Coast next summer. I’ve researched areas like Dorset, Charmouth, and Lyme Regis. I plan to hit all these in my time there. Any other recommendations or information I should know? I’m excited to explore the area and collect some new fossils! 

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2 hours ago, chloedieds said:

Any other recommendations or information I should know? 

Yes, you need to share your finds with us...literally! :P

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I've just been to IOW, we found lots of fossils there:

 

But Jurassic coast is also on my to do list.

You can find lots of information on those locations on the website of ukfossils: https://ukfossils.co.uk

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Ok in Lyme Regis at this time of year it will be hard to find a spot without anyone hacking away like bulls in a China shop but later on in the year it is a better spot.

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This is the best book you could get on the subject; it contains information about all the different groups of fossils that can be found in your target area :) 

https://www.palass.org/publications/field-guides-fossils/13/no-13-fossils-lower-lias-dorset-coast

Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy!

 

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On 8/21/2018 at 9:44 PM, caldigger said:

Yes, you need to share your finds with us...literally! :P

Definitely! I plan on documenting the entire experience! Might need some help identifying some things, too!

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23 hours ago, Ludwigia said:

And here's a link just in case you haven't already discovered it.           

Thanks! Yes, I used this link to help me set up my itinerary! Super helpful stuff. :) 

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On 8/24/2018 at 4:16 PM, The Amateur Paleontologist said:

This is the best book you could get on the subject; it contains information about all the different groups of fossils that can be found in your target area :) 

https://www.palass.org/publications/field-guides-fossils/13/no-13-fossils-lower-lias-dorset-coast

Thank you! I'll definitely purchase! 

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On 8/22/2018 at 2:30 AM, Manticocerasman said:

I've just been to IOW, we found lots of fossils there:

 

But Jurassic coast is also on my to do list.

You can find lots of information on those locations on the website of ukfossils: https://ukfossils.co.uk

Thank you for this!  I am definitely heading to Bouldnor, IOW and also stopping by the Dinosuar Isle Museum!

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