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I'm after some further IDs for my finds at Saltwick Bay, Whitby please. Thanks in advance! 🙂. Discussions on fossils, fossil hunting, rocks, locations, and identifying your finds. (C)opyright 2019 - UKGE Ltd and UK Fossils - Contact us.
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Saltwick Bay is a small, sandy cove a mile east of Whitby, and at low tide you can wander on the scars - long flats of fissured intertidal rock, loved by wading birds, crabs and tiny sea creatures.
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Collecting fossils at Saltwick Bay can be very dangerous. The cliffs are constantly losing pieces from small flakes of shale to massive boulders of sandstone. Dactylioceras ammonites are common in nodules at Saltwick Bay. At the small bay, the Dogger Formation reaches beach level. The famous Whitby Plant Bed here yields fossil plants.
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The beautiful coastal location of Saltwick Bay provides the perfect backdrop for finding fossils from the Jurassic period of around 170 million years ago. The rugged coast is close to Whitby and its famous abbey, where the path to the bay is part of the Cleveland Way, that traverses the entire Jurassic Coast of North Yorkshire.
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We spent the afternoon exploring Saltwick Bay, just a short walk or drive from Whitby. Here you can hunt for fossils along the Jurrasic Coast and see several.
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During excavation, the tyrannosaur is discovered and the moniker Dueling Dinosaurs is born. Both skeletons are carefully extracted, stabilized in secure plaster and burlap cradles and stored in a protected facility. Initial fossil preparation is conducted for identification. Photography credit: Clayton Phipps. 2024.
My star find from a day at Saltwick Bay, UK. Does anyone know the species? r/fossils
Fossils commonly found at Saltwick Bay include the Dactylioceras and Hildoceras, as well as fossilised plant remains. Cuspiteuthis tubularis fossils can be found near the Black Nab, an island in the bay. In around 1764, a horse skeleton was found about 30 yards (27 m) underground in the alum mines at Saltwick Bay,: 400 and in 1824, an almost.
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Fossil hunting fun at Saltwick Bay. Saltwick Bay is a renowned site for the discovery of ammonites, reptiles, shells, and also jet, the gem which Whitby is most famous for. Most discoveries are made along the foreshore and it is here that you should be looking. Ammonites, for example, can often be found between rocks and boulders, whilst.
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We spent about 3 hours fossil hunting at Saltwick Bay. We made some nice finds but we only found one of the really nice Whitby ammonites at the end of the trip which is the main reason I wanted to go to Whitby. There were plenty of ammonite fragments about but we struggled to find the famed ammonite bearing nodules (though we did pick up a few.
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Hi everyone, In my experience I've always had trouble with Peronoceras in Shale here Now I'm finding increasing amounts of 'bad splits' among the mud/silt/clay finds. Bogus. 😡 I love Saltwick Bay, have any of you guys experienced a difference in your finds recently. You're, (quite peed off) Jimmy.
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Just a stone's throw from the popular seaside town of Whitby is this beautiful pirate-like bay is the perfect place to explore. The fossil hunter's paradise is great for those looking for a brisk seaside walk. if that sounds like a bit of you, then add Saltwick Bay on the Yorkshire Coast bucket list.
Recent find from Saltwick Bay UK after some excavating and polishing. I presume its an ammonite
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Saltwick Bay North Yorkshire, England I visited this site on May 18, 2013. It is one of the many localities features on the The UK Fossils Network website. The locality is just east of Whitby. Although one can park near the stairs to the beach,. Saltwick Bay Once down the stairs, fossils can be found in the beach rubble, in the foreshore.
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Saltwick Bay - Discuss Fossils. Saltwick Bay Your Finds. Reply. Jimmy newboy Triassic Titan. 08/10/22. Hi everyone, Found this at Saltwick Bay. I can see the Eleganticeras, but are the small ones in the centre juveniles or a different species. Thanks,
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By Erin Ek Rush Published on 29/04/2022 Updated on 29/04/2022. Whitby is renowned for fossils, but the best fossil hunting is a mile and a half walk away at the lovely, secluded Saltwick Bay. Happily, the walk there is both kid friendly and includes some beautiful views of the coast along the way. Be sure to check the tide times before you go.
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Fossil Hunting in Saltwick Bay. 25 Oct. The beautiful beach of Saltwick Bay is a treasure trove for ancient fossils waiting to be discovered. Whether you are a seasoned Fossil Hunter or are looking to begin your first Fossil Hunting trip, people of all ages regularly venture down to the Bay to chisel, crack and carve out what they find.