Flint in Yorkshire?

[The Ratcatcher]

I'm trying to get some flint nodules for various uses. Does anybody from Yorkshire happen to know if there are any suitable places I could collect some along the coast around the Flamborough Head area, as the Kent coast is a bit of a trek.

Thanks in advance.

Alan

 

[spandit]

You can buy a big bag from a garden centre/builders merchants if you can't find them for free

 

[mountainm]

You can buy a big bag from a garden centre/builders merchants if you can't find them for free

Say you need a "sample" of York gold as you're thinking of redoing your drive. You'll get some free then.

 

[adestu]

Hi Alan,
I have access to a lot of nice black flint I can send you for the postage if you like.
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[Springheeljack1]

I trek about Sheffield and the Peak District and I never seem to be able to find any.


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[Wook]

Say you need a "sample" of York gold as you're thinking of redoing your drive. You'll get some free then.

Surely people don't put flint on their driveways? It is one of the hardest and sharpest substances found in nature. Even if you tumbled it first to make it smooth, as soon as you drove a car onto it pieces would break and you'd be back to a driveway full of razor blades.

I forsee a lot of flat tyres with such a drive.

 

[mountainm]

Surely people don't put flint on their driveways? It is one of the hardest and sharpest substances found in nature. Even if you tumbled it first to make it smooth, as soon as you drove a car onto it pieces would break and you'd be back to a driveway full of razor blades.

I forsee a lot of flat tyres with such a drive.

My drive is covered with it - I have had no issues.

 

[Dangerous Dan]

Pretty much anywhere South of Flamborough will do. Bridlington down to Spurn Point is fairly reliable and I've found some fairly decent samples as far South as Skegness. You may find the quality varies but with a keen eye I'm sure you will find something to suit your needs

 

[Goosegog]

We have loads on the beach where I live, in the form of large flint pebbles. I could collect some for you and post them at cost if thats any help. I dont know the quality but I have brocken a few pebbles and got sharps from them.
regards Pete