The historiography of dinosaur footprints of the Lower Cretaceous Wealden Group on the Isle of Wight, UK

The Isle of Wight, UK, often called 'Dinosaur Island', preserves one of Europe's most extensive Early Cretaceous dinosaur records. From pioneering 19th century discoveries to modern photogrammetry and 3D modelling, ichnological research has enhanced the understanding, and provided key evidence of the composition and paleoecology of the Wealden Group dinosaur assemblage. The accessibility and year-round visibility of many track sites has promoted geotourism, highlighting their dual scientific and educational significance. This paper provides the first comprehensive review of Isle of Wight dinosaur ichnology, synthesising dispersed literature and providing a foundation for future research.