Fossil resources, guides and information by Discovering Fossils

Est. 2002

Fossil hunting code

Meet the team

Discovering Fossils is a non-commercial public resource dedicated to showcasing palaeontology.
Written and designed by Roy Shepherd, scientific guidance by Robert Randell. ©2009

Resources

Fossil hunting guide	What is a fossil?	Fossil hunting equipment	What is a fossil fuel?
Protecting fossils	Geologic timescale	Coastline guide	Geology map of Europe
What is a SSSI?	How did Britain form?	Air-abrasive	What is an ammonite?
What is an echinoid?	What is chalk?	What is flint?	What is pyrite?

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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 fossil hunting guidelines available by clicking on the icon at the top of the page.