JURASSIC COAST

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The “Jurassic Coast” is a hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance. It remains England’s only natural World Heritage Site. the 'Jurassic Coast'. The name comes from the best known of the geological periods found within it, but in fact the site includes rocks from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. In 2001 it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the outstanding universal value of its rocks, fossils and landforms. The Jurassic Coast located in Portland Bill. Portland is the most southerly point of the Jurassic Coast. The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site begins in Exmouth, East Devon, and runs across 95 miles of coastline, ending at Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage in Dorset. The Jurassic Coast was granted UNESCO status for its outstanding geology, revealing 185 million years of Earth's history along its 95 mile stretch of coastline. It is well known for being one of the richest heritage sites for prehistoric remains.

 


 

Why Is the Jurassic Coast So Special?



The Jurassic Coast is a hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance. It's renowned for its incredible geology and is home to a range of fossils and rock formations. The rocks of the Jurassic Coast formed from layers of sediment that were deposited, tilted and eroded during the Mesozoic. More recent erosion, in the Quaternary, formed the coastal landscape as we know it today. Visit this coast and you'll have 185 million years of Earth's natural history to discover. In the UK, generally fine for amateur hunters to pick up any fossils that they find on the seashore. Collecting from cliff faces should be left to the experts (and is forbidden in certain areas, such as the Jurassic Coast). But, they can't be sold Fossil in private markets, and personal ownership of these remains is against the law. But in America, fossils discovered on private property belong to the landowner.

 

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee nomination document list eight segment of coast included in the site



   1.  Orcombe Rocks To Chit, Sidmouth.
   2.   River Sid, Sidmouth to Seaton Hole.
   3 .  Axmouth to Lyme Undercliff, from the mouth of the River Axe to The Cobb in            the site.
   4.     Chesil Beach, the Fleet Lagoon and the Isle of Portland Coast      
   5.     Portland Harbour Shore.
   6.     Bowleaze Cove to Peveril Point.
   7.     New Swanage to Studland Bay.
   8.     Lyme Regis to West Bay.


History


Mary Anning (1799–1847) lived in Lyme Regis and followed in her father's footsteps as a collector. She became an expert on the fossils to be found in the Blue Lias around the town and discovered the first complete lchthyosaur skeleton at The Spittles. Other important discoveries of ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and a pterosaurs followed, as well as invertebrates such as cephalopods and their ink sacs.

During World War II several sections of the Jurassic Coast became the property of the Ministry Of War One of the Royal Navy’s largest bases was at Porthtland Harbour, though it has since closed. A major army base at Bovington remains in use today. Large areas of land, including the coast between Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge, are still only partially accessible; this includes the ghost village of Tyneham. Which was evacuated after being requisitioned by the army in 1943. Areas of the coast near Exmouth, The Fleet Lagoon at Weymouth and the beaches at Studland have also been used for military training but have since been returned to civilian use.

 

Tourism


Jurassic Coast, a world heritage site, has become very popular with many people visiting the

 place. The place offers many fun activities to do; swimming, boat rides, and walks. Some museums house the prehistoric fossils, and one can explore their history. Also, their luxurious hotels, bars, and restaurants offer exceptional experiences. Nature lovers, get to walk on the coastline and experience the beauty and history of nature on the coast.

 


Tourist Attractive Places


The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Center



Sidmouth Museum


                

Lulworth Cove Visitor Center



Beer Quarry Caves



     The Ammonite Pavement

                         


Porthtland Museum



                                       

Durlston Country Park & National Nature Reserve








    Tout Quarry



                                          

Spyway Dinosaur Footprint



   Lulworth Fossil Forest



                            


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