Abereiddy / Abereiddy Bay
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The seas surrounding the volcanic islands of the Ordovician period were full of a variety of evolving sea creatures, including graptolites, an extinct group of small, aquatic colonial animals. Graptolites are among the most common fossils found in Wales, and Abereiddy Bay is particularly famous for them. Graptolites were found in huge swarms in the water column, and when died they fell to the sea floor where they fossilised in the mudstone. They were dominant for 100 million years and during that time they evolved rapidly, making them useful time indicators. The shapes of the fossils vary along the beach or the Blue Lagoon according to when they lived and died. The most common graptolites at Abereiddy are the tuning fork variety, so named for their v-shape. OS Grid Reference: SM796313
Directions: Follow signs from Croesgoch on the A 487 (St Davids - Fishguard road).
Facilities: Parking near to the beach, Wheelchair Access to the Blue Lagoon, Toilets, Emergency Telephone, Ice cream van in the summer.
Contact: The National Trust: 01348 837860
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park: 01437 764636
Access: Go at low tide if you want to look out for graptolites
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Opening times and admission charges are subject to change - please contact the venue before your visit
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