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Eype
and the surounding area - particularly Charmouth is very popular with fossil
hunters since this stretch, as is typical of the World Heritage Coast is very
rich in fossils.
Fossils in Eype:
| Geology: |
Jurassic/Cretaceous - marine environment |
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Age: |
105
- 165 Million Years |
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Conditions: |
Beach/Cliffs |
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Fossil
Diversity: |
High
- Including Ammonites, Belemnites, Crinoids and more. |
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Find
Frequency: |
Medium
- Less than the neighboring Seatown and Charmouth. |
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Dangers: |
High
- Steep cliffs are liable to collapse, hard hats are highly advised. |
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Equipment: |
Hammer
and Chisel are needed to split the rocks. |
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Facilities: |
Minimum
- a small cafe provides light refreshments. |
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Accessibility: |
Average
- a small winding single-track road links the site to the main road. |
What might you find?
During
a recent visit, there were few fossils to be found within the Jurassic clays.
However a large number of Shells and Belemnites were found within the
fallen rocks.
These rocks originate from higher up the cliff, probably from the
Cretaceous period.
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