Black Ven

Black Ven is a cliff in Dorset, England between the towns of Charmouth and Lyme Regis.

[1] In 2001, the Black Ven and the whole of Lyme Bay became part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

[2] Black Ven has the largest mudslides in Europe,[3] and this constantly brings new material (such as fossils) to the base of the cliff and beach.

The Black Ven has a layer called Blue Lias where famous fossilised fish are known to be found.

Ammonites, Belemnites, and the occasional Devil's toenail are common finds in this area.

Black Ven in 2021
Fossil Scelidosaurus in the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
An assortment of fossils discovered along the Black Ven in 2023