Fishguard Fossil Collecting and Geological Guide to Wales and thousands of photos

Fossils and fossil collecting in
Fishguard, South West Wales
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Fishguard, Wales

Fishguard

Most of the rocks at Fishguard are unfossiliferious, but the Silurian and Ordovician rocks within precambrian volcanic rocks yield graptolites. These can be very hard to find. Trace fossils have also been recorded from this location.

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Location Information
	Fossils from Fishguard can be difficult to find.
	(Suitable for Children) Fishguard is unsuitable for children
	*Fishguard is easy to access.*
	Cliff Fossils at Fishguard are found within the cliff face.
ACCESS RIGHTS	There is unrestricted access to this location.

Grid Reference

British National Grid	SM 95442 37749
Degrees	52.00038°N, 4.98137°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Common sense when collecting at all locations should be taken and knowledge of tide times should always be noted. This part of the coastline at Fishguard can be very dangerous for tidal conditions, make sure you return before the tide turns.

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