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Fossils and fossil collecting in
Eastbourne, Sussex
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Eastbourne, Sussex

Eastbourne

Highly Fossilferious Chalk, packed with Ammonites, Nautilus, Echinoid's, Brachiopods, Bivalves and Crinoids. This is one of the best chalk locations in the UK and is full of surprises. Recommended to all keen Chalk fossil hunters.

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Eastbourne Location Information
	Highly Fossilferious Chalk, packed with Ammonites, Nautilus, Echinoid's, Brachiopods, Bivalves and Crinoids. This is one of the best chalk locations in the UK and is full of surprises. Eastbourne is recommended to all keen Chalk fossil hunters.
	(Suitable for Families) Eastbourne is suitable for families, but not recommended for small children. Please keep away from the base of the cliff at all times.
	Eastbourne is easy to get to, not too far to walk to. Please check tide times before visiting.
	Cliff and Foreshore Fossils at Eastbourne are mostly found simply lying on the foreshore, but they are also be found in the cliff face.
ACCESS RIGHTS	There are 'NO' restrictions to this location

Grid Reference

British National Grid	TQ 42642 00294
Degrees	50.78467°N, 0.02212°E

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. Three main dangers are apparent at Eastbourne, the first is the tidal conditions which need to be taken note of, and good time allowed to return. It is very easy to become cut off. Visit Eastbourne on a falling tide and return before one hour after low. The other important note is the danger of falling debris and cliff falls from the high cliffs. Stay away from the foot of the cliff and if you are knocking fossils or hitting rocks, do so well away from the cliff as hammer vibrations can cause debris to fall. Hard hats should be worn.

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