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National Mining Museum Garden

Carboniferous Coal Measures

  • Fossil
  • Limestone
  • Carboniferous

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Just found Carboniferous Coal Measures in National Mining Museum Garden.

Carboniferous limestone, quarried at Midlothian, Scotland. Nearest stop: Newtongrange.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/3920-national-mining-museum-garden/

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Location of Geological Feature
A display of fossils from the Carboniferous are around the side of the main building. Ask at reception for directions.
Fossils
Plant fossils
Rock Type
Limestone
Geological Age
Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Midlothian, Scotland
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Newtongrange
Address
Lady Victoria Colliery EH22 4QN
National Mining Museum Garden — Carboniferous Coal Measures
    Entry submitted by Al McGowan

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