"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.

Corton can be a difficult location for collecting, since landslides are required or the scouring at the northern end of Corton where wave baffles fail.

Picks: At Corton, it is often best to take a pick, especially useful for any bones in this bed or from the crag sands.

Trowels: Probably the best and most recommended tool for Corton, a trowel. Ideal for digging in the clay.

Specimen Bags: These are ideal for Corton, expecially for taking back samples. 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 sample bags.

Footwear: Hiking Boots are ideal for Corton as most of the walking is along a sea-wall.