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Foreshore and eroding spoil bank at East Wemyss, Fife.

East Wemyss

The eroding mixed spoil shore west of East Wemyss reveals Carboniferous plant remains in loose shale and other tipped rock. Fern-like foliage, ribbed stems and occasional bivalves survive from ancient wetland landscapes, but mining, dumping and coastal reworking have mixed their original beds. Visit to observe and photograph; fossil removal requires permission and any applicable consent. Carboniferous, Spoil, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦♦♦