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Fossils and fossil collecting in
Barton on Sea , Hampshire
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Barton, Hampshire

Barton on Sea

The Barton Clay is famous for its hundreds of different species of shells. The beds are also rich in shark teeth, fish and mammal remains. Sharks teeth at Barton can be picked up from the foreshore making this location ideal for all the family.

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Barton on Sea Location Information
	Barton on Sea is highly fossiliferious, in particular for shells and sharks teeth. However the right tidal and beach conditions may be needed for sharks teeth and fish remains.
	(Suitable, but only on foreshore) *Providing that children DO NOT attempt to climb the landslips, they can collect on the foreshore. Climbing the slippages at Barton on sea is highly dangerous.*
	Excellent access to Barton on Sea, with a large car park, toilets and a cafe.
	Foreshore, Cliff *Most of the fossils can be found on the foreshore at Barton on Sea, especially after storms or scouring conditions, but fossils are also commonly found on the slippages especially after rain.*
ACCESS RIGHTS	No restrictions at this site

Grid Reference

British National Grid	SZ 21480 93165
Degrees	50.73769°N, 1.69698°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. Although one can be cut off by the tide, this is not a major cause for concern as the slippage's can be climbed. The danger is on the slippage's and on the foreshore especially during winter months. Barton clay can become very soft and dangerous and care should be taken at all times, collecting is not recommended directly after heavy and long spells of rain. Bogs within the slippage's are very deep and sometimes difficult to see.

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