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North
West Fossil Locations
Fossil
Collecting Code
Quarry
The key (left) is applied to each of the following location to indicate the type
of terrain and the potential volume of fossils which can be found. Please
note, the volume of finds may vary considerably at different times of
the year and depending on recent weather conditions.
These summaries are produced from our most recent visit and are updated on
a regular basis.
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Suitable
for families
Beach
Countryside
Permission required
Find
frequency: High / Medium / Low
WHITEHAVEN
(CUMBRIA)
CARBONIFEROUS
Summary:
Whitehaven is located on the coast of Cumbria, around 35
miles west of Keswick. The rock at Whitehaven contains a
large quantity of plant fossils, which range from single leaves
to complete stems.
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Safety
notice: Fossil hunting can at times pose a risk to personal safety, in
particular within environments close to the coast, cliffs or in quarries
and when using the tools and equipment illustrated. Discovering Fossils
provides a free resource to inform you about this fascinating subject and
does not accept any liability for decisions made using this information.
We recommend all individuals abide by the 'National Fossil Hunting Code'
and independently research the potential dangers before and during the
visit.
