Saltwick Bay is a north-east facing bay approximately one mile (1.6 km) to the east of Whitby, on the east coast of North Yorkshire, England. The bay contains the Saltwick Nab alum quarries, listed under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.

Where are the fossils at Saltwick Bay?

TYPE: – Most fossils can be found on the foreshore, especially after storms or scouring conditions, in nodules or loose in areas of shingle and shale. However, fossils are also commonly found fallen out of the cliff and on the scree slopes, either in nodules or loose.

What sea is Whitby on?

Whitby is situated on the east coast of Yorkshire facing the North Sea in a deep valley at the mouth of the River Esk.