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Isle of Wight by UK Fossils (UKGE Group)
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Hamstead Cliff

The early Oligocene beds exposed along the coastline at Hamstead Cliff are exceptionally rich in fossils, particularly remains of mammals, crocodiles, turtles, fish and crustaceans. In addition, a wide variety of molluscs, plant material and fossil seeds can often be found scattered across the foreshore. This stretch of coast is widely regarded as one of the most productive fossil locations on the Isle of Wight, offering a remarkable diversity of finds for those willing to search carefully.Oligocene, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦♦♦
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Isle of Wight by UK Fossils (UKGE Group)
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Bouldnor Cliff

The early Oligocene beds along the Coastline at Bouldnor Cliff (Near Hamstead) is highly fossiliferous in mammal, crocodile, turtle, crustaceans and fish remains. Molluscs, plants and seeds can also be found simply lying on the foreshore. It’s one of the most productive locations on the Island for Fossils providing a rare glimpse into life on land and in coastal lagoons around 33–37 million years ago. Oligocene, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦♦♦
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