St Margarets Bay - What Fossils can be found?

What Fossils can you find at St Margarets Bay?

(West - Micraster urchin underside, partially exposed) - 2007

On the north-east side of the bay the most common fossils to find are flint sponges, among the shingle. The cliffs and any boulders found below them are poorly fossiliferous. Also look out for flint urchins. They are not massively abundant but with patience one or two may be found. When looking for fossils within the shingle, look through pebbles of a similar size to the fossils you are looking for.

On the south-west side of the bay, common finds include sponges, brachiopods and urchins within boulders and the wave-cut platform. It is also worth looking through the shingle here for flint urchins and sponges.

The wave-cut platform of the actual bay is also fossiliferous, but often covered with seaweed.

(East - sponge fossil) - 2007

(West - Micraster urchin underside, partially exposed) - 2007

Images, Graphics & Content - (C)opyright 2007 - Joe Shimmin
UK Fossils Management - Alister Cruickshanks & Roy Bullard
UK Fossils Curator - Ian Cruickshanks
UK Fossils is a division of CWA Design and run in conjunction with UKGE. Whilst we try to ensure that all content is accurate and up to date we cannot guarantee this. UK Fossils takes no responsibility in the accuracy of this content, nor takes any liabilities for any trips, events or exchanges between visitors using either the discussion board or the UK Fossils planner. Any posted trips and events by UK Fossils are personal and not arranged by UK Fossils, therefore visitors should seek their own personal insurance cover. Please remember to always check the tide times.