(Ammonite Fragment on beach) - 2003 [Sent in by Terri]

REPTILES and FISH : Bones of Ichthyosaurus and Plesiosaurus are the most common reptiles, but other reptiles have been recorded at this location. Fish remains can also be found.

AMMONITES and BELEMNITES: There are many different species of Ammonite at Quantoxhead, with one species of Nautilus. Belemnites are much less common, but can still be found.

BIVALVES and BRACHIOPODS: Over 20 different species of Bivalve can be found at Quantoxhead, and a number of Brachiopods.

OTHER FOSSILS: Trace Fossils, including the burrows of Bivalves can be found and occasional echinoid spines. Crinoids are also very common but tend to be mostly small broken fragments, found within shale.

The poor quality photo below shows a Nautilus in a bolder from a recent cliff fall, sadly both photos failed come out. The actual size was around 500cm in diameter and was in perfect condition. The nodule was too large to even lift.

(Nautilus in large boulder) - 1997