[Rockhounds] For budding palaeontologists: Abbey Wood Fossils

[Kreigh Tomaszewski]

The site at Abbey Wood has been declared a Site of Special Scientific
Interest because of the quality of fossils found here, and there is one
small area
<https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/plan-your-visit/scouting-guiding/fossil-hunting/>
where
the public is allowed to dig for fossils. In this fenced-off section of
ancient sand, visitors are welcome to search for prehistoric shark teeth or
pieces of turtle shell – though be careful the shark teeth don't cut your
skin!

Fossil hunting is only allowed within the designated area. You are not
permitted to dig deeper than 2ft and any holes you create must be filled in
when you leave. Any finds that you make are yours to keep (and many shark
teeth can be found in just one trip). However, if you discover something
that looks more exciting than a small shark tooth (such as the remains of
ancient turtles, crocodiles and birds), you must alert the local council
<https://www.bexley.gov.uk/> to allow them to examine it.

https://www.lesnesabbeywoods.org/