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'World's oldest fossil forest' discovered on south coast of England
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Scientists have uncovered what they believe to be the world's oldest fossil forest – dating back 390 million years – in the high sandstone cliffs along the Devon and Somerset coast. The fossilised trees are palm-like in appearance but would have had thin trunks with hollow centres, researchers say. Remains were discovered in the Hangman Sandstone Formation near Minehead, close to a Butlin's holiday camp.
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