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Mary Anning statue in Lyme Regis celebrates the life and legacy of one of the world’s most important fossil hunters and pioneering paleontologists. Located on the historic seafront of this Dorset coastal town, the statue honours the local woman who, in the early 19th century, made groundbreaking discoveries along the Jurassic Coast, including the first correctly identified ichthyosaur skeleton. Over the course of her life, Mary Anning uncovered numerous significant fossils, such as plesiosaurs, pterosaurs, and a wide range of marine reptiles, many of which transformed scientific thinking about Earth’s ancient past. The monument serves as a lasting tribute to her scientific achievements, her connection to Lyme Regis, and her role in shaping the understanding of prehistoric life, while also recognising the challenges she faced as a self-taught woman working in a male-dominated scientific world. Today, the statue stands not only as a symbol of local pride, but also as an inspiration for future generations of scientists, fossil enthusiasts, and visitors exploring the rich geological heritage of the Jurassic Coast.