Fossil hunting in Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is the most productive place in Britain for dinosaur remains. Early Cretaceous Wealden beds are exposed along the south-west coast, and the island's museums and local experts make it an unusually welcoming place to learn.
3 locations recorded
The geology
Early Cretaceous Wealden Group clays and sandstones on the south-west coast, chalk through the central ridge, and Palaeogene clays and sands in the north of the island.
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Isle of Wight
3 locations
- 01Compton BayDinosaur fossils · Fossilised wood · Plant fossils · BivalvesModerateFamily friendlyBeach, CliffExplore location →
- 02Yaverland, SandownDinosaur fossils · Fossilised wood · Plant fossils · BivalvesEasyFamily friendlyBeach, CliffExplore location →
- 03Brook BayDinosaur fossils · Fossilised wood · Plant fossilsModerateBeach, CliffExplore location →