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By Hermione Cockburn\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Finding a fossil is an exciting way to connect with the past, and on beaches all around Britain<\/a>, with a bit of luck and patience, you can unearth a creature that lived millions of years ago.<\/p>\n

Winter is the best time to hunt for these natural treasures as stormy seas churn up beach sediments creating a ready supply of new fossils just waiting to be discovered, but you can try your luck at any time of year \u2013 just be sure to take care when hunting near cliffs.<\/p>\n

In this BBC Countryfile Magazine<\/em> guide, Hermione Cockburn \u2013 fossil enthusiast and Scientific Director at Dynamic Earth \u2013 reveals 10 of the most common types of fossils found in the UK, from the Jurassic Coast<\/a> in Devon and Dorset to Herne Bay<\/a> in Kent and Abereiddy Bay<\/a> in Pembrokeshire.<\/p>\n

Where are the best places to find fossils?<\/h4>\n
There is nothing more exciting than taking a walk along the beach and stumbling across a fossil that dates back hundreds of millions of years. It\u2019s an outdoor experience perfect for children of all ages, and it continues to delight adults, too. But where are the best places to find fossils near you?<\/p>\n
Where to find fossils near me?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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10 common fossils found in the UK<\/h2>\n
Ammonites<\/h3>\n
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Ammonites<\/h3>\n
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Belemnites<\/h3>\n
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Shark Teeth<\/h3>\n
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Crinoids<\/h3>\n
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Bivalves<\/h3>\n
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Dinosaurs and ichthyosaurs<\/h3>\n
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Echinoids<\/h3>\n
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Corals<\/h3>\n
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Trilobites<\/h3>\n
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Graptolites<\/h3>\n
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10 common fossils found in the UK<\/h2>\n

Looking for more shoreline treasures?<\/h4>\nExtraordinary and beautiful treasures can be found along the British coastline. Our expert guide to beachcombing includes things to look out for, how to get started and the best beaches for beachcombing in the UK.<\/p>\n

Visiting the Jurassic Coast?<\/h4>\nDiscover memorable walks, go fossil hunting and relaxing on some of Britain\u2019s most beautiful beaches with a visit to the spectacular Jurassic Coast in Devon and Dorset.<\/p>\n

On the hunt for seashells?<\/h4>\nBritain\u2019s seashores are littered with the shells of bivalves and gastropods. Enhance your next beach walk with our guide to some of the most common seashells found along the British coastline.<\/p>\n