Writhlington - What Fossils can be found?

What Fossils can you find at Writhlington?

(Looking for fossils) - 2007

There are well over a hundred different plant specimens to be collected at this site, some much more common than others. As well as plant remains, be sure to keep an eye open for insects such as dragon fly's which are also quite common. Dragon Fly wings can often be mistaken as plants, but looking at them under a field lens is the best way to be certain that they are wings.

There is also a very hard limestone layer which if it can be found contains a range of freshwater shells including brachiopods and bivalves. These are well preserved. This blocks can sometimes be found mixed within the spoil heaps.

(The old Spoil Heap has been left open to the public) - 2007

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