West Bay’s East Cliff is a striking exposure of yellow Bridport Sand, where harder sandstone bands stand out against softer sand. Belemnites, occasional ammonite moulds and burrows and shell remains reward close observation of safely accessible material, although fossils are generally less plentiful than at nearby Burton Bradstock. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦
Watton Cliff is one of Britain’s most important Middle Jurassic microfossil localities, exposing the fossil-rich Forest Marble Formation above the Frome Clay. While larger fossils such as brachiopods, crinoids, sharks’ teeth and reptile remains can be found, the site is best known for its remarkable microvertebrate fauna, including some of the oldest mammal remains discovered in the UK. Careful collection and processing of samples can reveal an extraordinary range of tiny fossils hidden within the sediments. Jurassic, Cliffs and Foreshore, Rating: ♦♦♦♦
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