Gram Lergrav

Introduction

Gram Lergrav is an old quarry where clay was once extracted. In this ancient clay from the Neogene period, bryozoans, shells, and shark teeth are among the fossils hidden away. Whale bones have also been found here. All the fossils you can find are displayed in the museum located next to the quarry.

You're allowed to search for fossils yourself. At the Sønderjylland Museum (msj.dk) you can borrow all the equipment you need, such as boots, shovels, and screwdrivers. The best time to dig is the day after it has rained, when the clay is nice and soft. At the museum you can clean up yourself and all your finds, and buy a small fossil box to store everything nicely.

Geological period