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Pittencrieff Park Glasshouse Fossil Trees

Sandstone casts of fossil Lycophytes.

  • Fossil
  • Sandstone
  • Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Several fossilised stumps of Carboniferous aged lycopods (Lepidodendron and Sigillaria) can be seen outside the Pittencrieff Park Greenhouse at the western corner of the building (the side closest to Pittencrieff House). The impression of the plants bark-like tissue can be seen, and some retain a layer of fossilised carbon.
Fossils
Lycopsid
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Limestone Coal Formation
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Dunfermline City
Address
Pittencrieff Street KY12 8QH
Pittencrieff Park Glasshouse Fossil Trees — Sandstone casts of fossil Lycophytes.
Sandstone casts of fossil Lycophytes. at Pittencrieff Park Glasshouse Fossil Trees
    Entry submitted by Katie Strang

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