By now you should know that different plants and animals existed at different times in geological history, and their remains are found as fossils in the rocks that formed when they were alive.
By using the geological divisions shown in the timescale, palaeontologists have mapped the age of the rocks and fossils of Britain. This is shown in the map below.
Britain is made up of rocks of many ages. Each colour on the map below represents rock of a certain age or type. Click on the name of the town or city closest to where you live and discover the age of the rock and types of fossils that could be found there.
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About this resource
Science topic: Fossils, Rocks, Evolution
Key Stage: KS2
Type: Information, Activity
Keywords: fossils, geological map, fossils of Britain
