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Chippel Bay

50.72° N 2.94° W

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Similar zones to the Lias of Church Cliffs, the formation continues at Chippel Bay. Ammonites and reptile remains can be found on the foreshore. You need to good scour to find any decent fossils. This Jurassic location is suitable for children.

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Highlights

Ammonites, reptiles, molluscs, belemnites, fish, crinoids

Era

Jurassic

Access

Drive through Lyme Regis (From Charmouth). You will climb a very steep hill as you exit the town centre, this hill will also veer left. Continue climbing this hill and near the top, you will see a signpost saying ‘Monmouth Beach’ to the left. Take this left hand turn. There is a very large car park at the bottom, from here you can walk right to Chippel Bay (Monmouth Beach). Please check tide times before you visit as you can easily be cut off at this location. This site is part of the Jurassic World Heritage Coastline.

Type

Cliffs, foreshore
UK Fossils: © UK Fossils
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