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Where to look for Fossils at Dover ?


(Large rock fall - east) - 2007

The most productive and accessible area for finding fossils at this location is the large rock fall to the west of the steps. As this huge quantity of rock erodes, fossils will slowly be revealed for years to come. Chalk fossils will need to be extracted with a hammer and chisel.

Other smaller rock falls to the east of the steps also contain fossils but the boulders that comprise these are large and hard to climb. Fossil hunting within these is not recommended.

Also look within the ubiquitous flint nodules for urchins. The most productive area for finding these is to the east of the steps rather than the bay at their base. Although there is plenty of flint to be found at the latter, the nodules are very rolled here; those found to the east however are much fresher.


(Looking east towards the large rock fall) - 2007


(Smaller rock fall to the east of the ladder) - 2007


(The large rock fall) - 2007

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Images, Graphics & Content - (C)opyright 2007 - Joe Shimmin
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