Stockdale - Where to look for Fossils?

Where to look for Fossils at Stockdale Quarry?

(Stockdale Quarry) - 2004

Look for Brown or orange coloured layers on the edges of the slates. Fossils are found on these layers. There is no need to split rocks and indeed, splitting rocks will often not make you any finds. Simply pick through the spoil and scree and look for these brown/orange coloured tints. The best area to look is the stack of slates in situ, these unlike the other slates are not weathered and fossils can be see more clearly.

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