Druidston - What Fossils can be found?

What Fossils can you find at Druidston Haven?

Graptolite in shale

Graptolites are abundant within the shale blocks at this location. Diplograptids are most common.

Although many specimens are found, as you would expect, on the bedding planes of the shale, many also appear to dissect the bedding planes and are very hard reveal in any semblance of completeness. This can be quite frustrating. Presumably this hindrance is caused by the extensive deformation of the rock layers in this area.

There are carboniferous sandstone blocks to investigate as well as the shale. These contain poorly preserved plant fossils.

Graptolite in shale

Graptolite in shaleFossil wood and coal

Coal in sandstone

Iron rich wood in sandstone

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