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Fossils and fossil collecting in
Hodgson How, Cumbria
Location summary information for collecting fossils in Hodgson How Cumbria

Hodgson How Quarry

At The fossils found at Hodgson How Quarry can be seen in the local 'Keswick Museum', some superb unusual species of Graptolites are rich in the beds at this disused quarry. This is one of the best Graptolite locations in the Lake District.

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Location Information
	*The Skiddaw beds here are rich in graptolites, the museum of Keswich also has a number of specimens from this locality.*
	(Not Recommended) This location is not recommended for families. the steep bedding plains that run at 60 degrees are too dangerous for children or families. Extreme care must be taken at all times.
	Hodgson Quarry is easy to find and only a short walk away. It can be seen by the roadside of the old road near Keswick.
	Quarry This location is a disused quarry, there are some very good exposures which are kept nice and clean by the constant weathering of shale due to the 60 degree bedding.
ACCESS RIGHTS	There are 'NO' restrictions to this location

Grid Reference

British National Grid	NY 24117 23594
Degrees	54.60178°N, 3.17616°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

WARNING ! - The Strata here runs at 60 degrees or steeper in places. Please take extreme care when splitting shale from the cliff face, removing a lower layer will cause the entire upper sequence to slide down and collapse at incredible speed. This makes this quarry extremely dangerous.

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