My hometown, Keynsham is an ammonite graveyard. There used to be a few monstrously big specimens lining the main road, but they've been moved since I left :(
There are a few ways to tell their age, but primarily by slicing them up and comparing the difference in the structure between small and larger specimens. Not quite growth rings but similar.
Thanks Dean. Since I lost my feet I find it really difficult to get to these sites nowadays. Much appreciated!
Really loved this place when we visited in Jan.
My hometown, Keynsham is an ammonite graveyard. There used to be a few monstrously big specimens lining the main road, but they've been moved since I left :(
So cool! Hope to visit sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this excellent, informative video. One day I hope to go to the Dorset coast to see this ammonite graveyard.
These animals were huge in some cases - a paleontologist would be a nice snack!
Thank you for sharing.😌👌 it's absolutely beautiful.
Gostei muito dó seu canal é sou garimpeiro 👍🙏
Can we tell how long an ammonite might have lived? Do they have growth rings?
There are a few ways to tell their age, but primarily by slicing them up and comparing the difference in the structure between small and larger specimens. Not quite growth rings but similar.
"You're not allowed to take anything - this is a protected site"
Walks around with a fossil smashing hammer - you little rebel ;-)