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Fossil Ferns Leaves & Stems - Carboniferous Coal Measures - Radstock UK - Authentic Specimen - COA
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Fossil Ferns Leaves & Stems – Carboniferous Coal Measures – Radstock UK – Authentic Specimen – COA

Original price was: £6.60.Current price is: £6.27.

The Coal Measures are the coal-bearing part of the Upper Carboniferous System. In the United Kingdom, the Coal Measures Group consists of the Upper Coal Measures Formation, the Middle Coal Measures Formation and the Lower Coal Measures Formation. During this time, dense forests formed the rich ecosystem of the UK, with ferns, plants, fruits and giant insects that roamed.

 

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity

**Please note: Some of our fossils maybe propped up, for photo purposes**

 

Type: British Fossil Fern Plants

Age: Coal Measures, Carboniferous

Location: Radstock, Somerset

Size (picture scale cube=1cm): 67 x 27 x 34mm (2.64 x 1.06 x 1.34 inches)

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the EXACT specimen you will receive. The specimen has been carefully hand selected and photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though be aware measuring precise dimensions can be difficult from irregular shaped items. Whilst we portray colours as close to life-like as we can, colours will vary if taken in sunlight, indoors, from monitor to monitor and device to device. Once this specimen is sold, we will update this listing with new similar selected item, with a new photo and dimensions.

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Description

This listing features an authentic fossilised plant specimen from the Carboniferous Coal Measures of Radstock, Somerset, UK. The specimen beautifully showcases fossilised ferns, leaves, and stems, preserved in fine detail from one of the most iconic geological periods in Earth’s history.

The Carboniferous period (approx. 359–299 million years ago) was renowned for vast swampy forests which formed the extensive coal beds we find today. These fossils capture that prehistoric flora — remnants of ancient vascular plants like Pecopteris, Neuropteris, and similar genera. They offer a snapshot of lush, primeval ecosystems that once dominated the landscape.

Each fossil is a carefully chosen piece, shown with a scale cube = 1cm for precise size reference. Please see the photo for full sizing. You will receive the actual specimen pictured — no stock images.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features:

  • Type: Fossilised Ferns, Leaves & Stems
  • Geological Period: Carboniferous (Westphalian Stage)
  • Formation: Coal Measures
  • Location: Radstock, Somerset, England
  • Size: See photo for scale (1cm cube)
  • Use: Display, educational, collector’s fossil, palaeobotany reference

Scientific Classification & Geological Context:

  • Zone: Westphalian D (locally)
  • Morphology Features: Fern pinnules, leaf veins, stem impressions in shale/siltstone matrix
  • Notable Genera (commonly found): Pecopteris, Neuropteris, Sphenopteris
  • Depositional Environment: Deltaic swamp and floodplain forest ecosystem
  • Geological Stage: Pennsylvanian (Late Carboniferous)
  • Family/Superfamily/Order: Various extinct seed ferns and true ferns (e.g. Marattiales, Medullosales)

Educational and Display Value: This is a highly visual and educational fossil, ideal for teaching about ancient plant evolution, carboniferous ecosystems, and the origin of coal-forming vegetation. A great addition to any collection — amateur or professional.

Disclaimer:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each listing is individually photographed, and the specimen shown is exactly the one you will receive.

Additional information

Weight 10 g

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