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Where to look for Fossils at Kettleness


(Kettleness - Piles of Shale) - 2004

In the middle of the bay is where most of the reptile and dinosaur remains come from, they can often be found in the cliff, within the scree at the base of the cliff or within piles of Shale exposed on the beach. After storm high tides, or heavy rain nodules and remains get washed down and can often be found at the bottom of the cliff, the sea then washed these down the beach, depositing them in the piles of shale. Look for areas of shingle and shale deposits and you will often find most of the Ammonites within them.


(Kettleness Foreshore) - 2004

Also look in the areas of fine single, many smaller finds can be made especially near the waterfall and near the base of the cliff. Keep an eye open for plant remains from the Ironstone Rocks that have fallen from the very top.

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