Site Details

Location

Bertra Beach

Grid reference

53.7882073, -9.661698

Fossil Name

Brachiopods, corals

Fossil Type

Marine animals (shells, invertebrate animals – without backbones)

Fossil Age

Carboniferous

Rock Type

Limestone

Access Info

Berta Beach has ample parking available. The beach may be accessed via a short section of loose, uneven stones or several concrete sets of stairs with handrails. WARNING! This is a rocky coastal location with uneven terrain. Take care as rocks can become slippery when wet. Full access to the rocks containing the fossils at this location is only possible at low tide.

Fossil Info

Dark grey limestone with white corals, brachiopods, and gastropods