Hillend - What Tools and Equipment do you need for Fossil Collecting in Shropshire?

"Whilst any good ironmonger can supply cold chisels and strong knives or trowels, he is very unlikely to have safe and suitable hammers in stock. The steel of ordinary domestic and many trade hammers is far too soft for use on most rocks. It will splinter and flying fragments of steel can cause nasty wounds, particularly to the eyes, not only of the hammerer but also of his companions."
Fossils in Colour - 1967 - J.F. Kirkaldy, D.Sc. Formally Head of the Department of Geology, Queen Mary College London.

Please DO NOT hammer the rock facing at this location, fossils can be collected from the scree at the bottom. However any rocks lying around can be split gently with a small hammer providing that they were already loose and do not pose a threat to falling on the road.

Knives: Ideal for picking any finds out.

Specimen Bags: These are ideal for collecting from Hillend. Sealable Clear Specimen Bags can hold your finds. These can be purchased from UKGE for low prices and can easily be re-used.

Geological Bags: Strong, Waterproof and durable geological bags that last years are ideal for any keen fossil hunter. These quality bags from Estwing are ideal for bringing back those larger finds or sample bags.

Footwear: Hiking Boots are recommended fine for Hillend.