Fossil Bed

Fossil bed in Lesnes Abbey Wood

 The fossil bed found in Lesnes Abbey Wood contains many types of fossils from the Eocene epoch of about 54.5 million years ago. The main fossils found are shark's teeth and sea shells. For more information about the fossil bed visit the information centre near Lesnes Abbey, or check out Natural England website.

www.english-nature.org.uk/special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=lesnes%20abbey&ID=842

Sea shell fossils displayed in information centre

Shark's teeth & fish vertebrae fossils displayed in information centre