Bexhill fossils and fossil collecting |
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Fossils at Bexhill are usually only found during scouring conditions. If conditions are unfavourable, then it is likely you will return with nothing. In addition, the foreshore deposits can sometimes be green with algae.
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Foreshore, Cliffs
Fossils at Bexhill are mostly found simply lying on the foreshore during scouring conditions. The cliffs are not generally fossiliferous.
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No Restrictions
There are no restrictions at this location, but please follow our own code of conduct for all locations.
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Bexhill
Tide Times
UK Tidal data is owned by Crown Copyright, and therefore sadly we are not allowed to display tide times without paying expensive annual contracts. However we sell them via our store, including FREE POSTAGE
Click here to buy a tide table
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Common sense when collecting at all locations should be used and you must check tide times before going. It is not that easy to get cut off here and, since fossils can only be found during low tides, there is no reason to visit on a rising tide. However, it is still possible to get cut off during extremely high tides.
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| Last updated: |
2012 |
| last visited: |
2012 |
| Written by: |
Alister and Alison Cruickshanks |
| Edited by: |
Jon Trevelyan |
 
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Dinosaur footprints can be seen during scouring conditions at Bexhill. During November 2000, when stormy weather shifted large quantities of beach material and exposed a siltstone bedding plane, footprints (including a sequence of tracks from Iguanodon) could be seen. The sand has never been fully replenished since the storm, so the Wadhurst Clay is always exposed on the foreshore.
Two species of crocodile can be found at Bexhill - the more common Goniopholuis, but also the rarer and smaller crocodile, Bernissartia. Turtle and fish remains can also be found here, as can dinosaur remains.
Search the exposed clay on the foreshore. The best beds are the lowest, which are visible during extremely low tides. This is why it is a good idea to collect here during spring tides.
Wadhurst Clay exposed on foreshore
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Cretaceous,135mya |
The rocks at Bexhill are Lower Cretaceous in age and are part of the Wealden Group. The bulk of the cliffs at Bexhill consist of the Early Tunbridge Wells sands. This is not fossiliferous. Below this, and exposed on the foreshore, is the Wadhurst Clay. This also forms the lowest part of the small cliffs, but is now covered due to the sea defences. Therefore, fossils can only be found on the foreshore....[more] |
 
Most fossils are found in the soft clay exposed on the foreshore. Therefore, a trowel, knife or pick comes in very handy. |
Metal Polishing |
Meteorites |
Microscopy |
Metal Barrelling Machines are used for de burring, polishing, cleaning or removing surface scratches from metal and jewellery.
These are ideal for cleaning or polishing a variety of metals including brass, silver, steel and gold. They can be used for silver clay and other hobbies.
The machines have a barrel with special fins inside, which helps turn the metal round, to polish or debur. We sell a variety of different sized machines from hobby to commercial. |
Meteorites can be found all over the world. Often, large pieces are broken down either naturally or by hand, or sliced and sold as small fragments, each fall is well documented. Meteorites are very collectable, especially ones of Mars or Moon rocks.
We sell Meteorites, which are in stock and mostly come in a display boxs. Our meteorites are from all over the world and include Mars and Moon Meteorites, and rocks from outer space. For more information, please see our meteorite page.
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At most locations, you can find microfossils. You only need a small sample of the sand. You then need to wash it in water and sieve using a test sieve. Once the sand is processed, you can then view the contents using a microscope.
We have a wide range of microscopes for sale, you will need a Stereomicroscope for viewing microfossils. The best one we sell is the IMXZ, but a basic microscope will be fine. Once you have found microfossils, you will need to store these microfossils. |
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You need to head to the eastern end of Bexhill, marked on maps as Galley Hill. 
