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

Whitehaven

A castle may not be the first place that you think of when looking for a fossils, but Pembroke Castle is built of local limestone, which over the centuries has been weathered to reveal its fossil contents.



Location Information

(No collecting possible)

Many of the castle’s building blocks are composed of crinoidal limestone. Some of these have been weathered slowly and delicately over hundreds of years to bring their fossils into high relief, showing immaculate detail.

(Suitable for Children)

This is a tourist attraction and as such caters for all members of the family. While the fossil hunters are staring at rocks in the walls the rest of the party can enjoy an interesting and educational day out.

 

The castle is within the town centre with plenty of pay and display parking to be found near by. Most of the staircases within the various parts of the building are steep and young children should be supervised when climbing and descending these. The castle is open all year round, 7 days a week. Opening times vary; please see the castle’s web site for details. Admission prices are £3.50 for adults and £2.50 for concessions.

Castle

Pembroke Castle gives the fossil hunter a chance to see what the fossiliferous limestones of the area look like when naturally weathered over hundreds of years.

ACCESS
RIGHTS

Privately owned, an admission fee must be paid to gain entry.




Grid Reference
British National Grid
SS 06243 97768
Degrees
51.64523°N, 4.80186°W

! IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES !

Children should be supervised when climbing the steep staircases within the towers. Otherwise this is a safe location.


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