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Eastern England fossil locations

Hunstanton (Norfolk)

Cretaceous

Summary: Hunstanton is one of the best locations in Norfolk to find fossils. The cliffs are simply spectacular and promise a good range of fossils. The best time of year to visit is the winter or after periods of heavy rain/seas, when the rate of erosion is at its greatest.

Fossils: ammonites, bivalves, belemnites, echinoids, sponges, shark teeth...

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Walton-on-the-Naze (Essex)

Eocene and Pliocene

Summary: Walton-on-the-Naze is a surprisingly good place to find a range of fossils. The presence of both London Clay and the much younger Red Crag provides a diversity of fossils within a short stretch of beach.

Fossils: bivalves, shark teeth, wood...

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