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West Midlands 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

FARLEY QUARRY (SHROPSHIRE)

SILURIAN

Summary: An abundance of Silurian fossils can be found in Farley quarry outside Much Wenlock. The quality and range of fossils is good, however considerably depleted in recent years.

Fossils: Trilobites, corals, crinoids, brachiopods...

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