The fossilized trunk of a club moss (Sigillaria) was discovered in Dawdon Colliery. Whilst modern-day club mosses stay close to the ground, during the Carboniferous period (approximately 320 million years ago) Sigillaria could grow up to 30 meters.
The surrounding area was once the site of Dawdon Colliery, one of the last mines to close in the North East in 1991. Today, the area supports diverse calcareous grassland.
July 21, 2023
Sendai, Japan
A 20,000-year-old fossilized forest is preserved at this unique museum.
Tiroran, Scotland
On a corner of the Ardmeanach peninsula on the Isle of Mull, a 50 million-year-old fossil tree hides in the coastal cliffs.
Stanhope, England
This sandstone tree trunk is a relic from a long-past era when England had a more tropical climate.
Anaheim, California
The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.
Gilboa, New York
This Catskills museum preserves stumps from the earliest known fossil forest on Earth.
Flora, Mississippi
A preserved stretch of ancient fossilized trees with an impressive gem collection to boot.
Siavonga, Zambia
The petrified remains of 150-million-year-old trees can be seen in and among the houses of the local villagers.
Washington, D.C.
Four bald cypress trees in Lafayette Square, across from the White House, mark the southern edge of a 100,000 year old cypress swamp.
