The giant jaws of a new species of pliosaur, one of the largest sea predators ever unearthed, are on display at the Dorset County Museum.
The pliosaur bones are around 155 million years old and were originally discovered by amateur collector Kevan Sheehan when they appeared after a landslide on the Jurassic Coast at Weymouth Bay. The skull is a massive 2.4 metres long and is thought to belong to a creature up to 18 metres long.The fossil was unveiled on the 8th July by Sir David Attenborough and will be on permanent display for locals and visitors.
Chesil Beach Lodge is situated right on the Jurassic Coast: a World Heritage Site consisting of 95 miles of amazing coastline stretching from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.You can find detailed and fascinating information and resources about all the different areas on the Jurassic Coast on the Jurassic Coast website.
If you fancy having a go at finding your very own fossil, you can take part in guided fossil walks from Lyme Regis.Our self-catering accommodation on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is the perfect base for exploring all that this amazing area has to offer. Please contact us to book accommodation, or to find out more.
