Ammonite.ws

FOSSILS OF THE GAULT CLAY

& FOLKESTONE BEDS OF KENT, UK

This site is dedicated to the fossils of the lower cretaceous Albian (Gault Clay and Folkestone Beds) in the county of Kent, south-east England.

In particular the beautifully preserved faunas of the Gault Clay are illustrated and identified.

This site is dedicated to the memory of the late Jim Craig, (webmaster). If there are any faults with the site, or comments that you would like to make, contact me at the link below. Jim's collection of Gault ammonites, collected over thirty years, have now been transfered to the Natural History Museum in London.

Web site maintained by Fred Clouter - Updated: 14-01-09

New book ready now - An identification guide to the Ammonites and other Cephalopods of the Gault Clay and Folkestone beds of the South East of England

If you are an individual, a club or a society interested in arranging a field trip click here for further information. Field trips can be arranged for both Folkestone and the Isle of Sheppey. Field guide PDF's to download

New book ready now - CLICK HERE FOR THE ADVERTISMENT

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Fossil Roadshow - Prehistoric Monsters

Family fun/fossil identification day

Saturday 6 February 2010

Museum of Canterbury, Stour Street, 10am to 4pm

Discover evidence of prehistoric 'monsters' - from mighty dinosaurs, to mammoths, crocodiles and creatures of the deep! See and touch amazing fossils, take part in the dino dig and free prize quiz, listen to monster stories and enjoy a range of fun, hands-on activities. With a free fossil or mineral for the first 50 children. Age 2 to adult. Special entry today only, £1 for all visitors. Please note there is an additional £1 charge for the Children's Activity Zone to cover the cost of materials.

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