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Glen Pavilion Fossil Trees

Sandstone casts of fossil trees

  • Fossil
  • Sandstone
  • Carboniferous

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Location of Geological Feature
Several fossilised stumps of carboniferous aged Lycopods (Lepidodendron) can be seen on the side of the road leading to The Glen Pavilion in Pittencrieff Park. The fossils can be found on your left hand side if you are facing the Pavilion, at the corner which leads round to the small car park.
Fossils
Fossil Lycopods - Lepidodendron
Rock Type
Sandstone
Geological Age
Carboniferous
Quarry Location
Limestone Coal Formation
Category
Fossil
Nearest station
Dunfermline City
Address
Pittencrieff Street KY12 8QH
Glen Pavilion Fossil Trees — Sandstone casts of fossil trees
Sandstone casts of fossil trees at Glen Pavilion Fossil Trees
Sandstone casts of fossil trees at Glen Pavilion Fossil Trees (detail 2)
Sandstone casts of fossil trees at Glen Pavilion Fossil Trees (detail 3)
    Entry submitted by Katie Strang

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