Fossil Collection Kit - Contains 15 Genuine Fossils! (Collection Kit with Study of Fossils Booklet)

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Keeping away from cliff faces is advised, and knowing your weather and tidal limits and when to avoid certain cliff top dwellings or hazardous areas such as overburdens is recommended. If you’re not entirely sure then do stay away from these areas. Otimum Collecting Times Rich in marine fossil reptiles, dinosaurs, fossil fish and ammonite remains, finding something spectacular is definitely a possibility however with much collecting by thousands of enthusiast annually, you may need a little patience. At THE FOSSIL STORE™ we prioritise health and safety above all, then it's permission and authority!

If you find a wonderful marine reptile in a cliff face and alert the local authorities, you may be involved in subsequent excavations and any new species discovered will carry your name forever! Shop featuring unique gifts, jewellery, branded merchandise, rare fossils and minerals for sale, Jurassic and dinosaur themed goods

The Coast

Very popular fossil location and a treasured national park. Durham, close to Whitby and Marsdon, is known for hosting many wonderful fossils, particularly heavy in fauna and ice age fossils, also famous for jet (fossilised wood) fashioned since the Victorian era. Clore room village hall that often hosts pop up exhibitions and events. This space is available for hire A much more challenging environment to collect fossils, however can prove to be extremely rewarding. Suitable for those who are experienced altitiude explorers and proficient in climbing and walking good distances. A beautiful landscape which can produce many different types of fossils, the area is famous for its rich diversity of fossil species, some of which are unique. A very popular fossil collecting area, however difficult to access due to tidal conditions. Whitby, Durham and Marsdon are known for their bounteous ammonites and marine reptile finds, also famous for jet (fossilised wood) prised since the Victorian era.

Making a note on coastal maps of beach exits points is a consideration, It is all to easy to be so involved in fossil hunting that one neglects to keep a watchful eye on the rising tide.Watch as Steve Etches cleans and conserves his latest finds in the museum lab and workshop - our collection of world class fossils include many which are new to science and of national importance. Hard hats are essential and should be worn at all times in the more appropriate enviroments, we know, we don't like them either but I want to be able to admire our finds into the future, not become one. A note book for diagrams and locations of finds is a good aid for returning to a particularly fruitful spot. A study bag for finds and always remember the usual fluids to hydrate on hot days. The Beach We have knowledge of professionals and amateurs attempting to take on such rigorous tasks, only to find the cliff walls crumble and collapse causing injuries. Digging out fossils weakens cliff faces, fossil removal creates gaps and increases unnecessary coastal erosion.