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Carboniferous Fossil Fern Plants – Coal Measures – Radstock Somerset UK – Authentic British Plant Fossil with Certificate

Carboniferous Fossil Fern Plants – Coal Measures – Radstock Somerset UK – Authentic British Plant Fossil with Certificate

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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): 92 x 44 x 11mm (3.62 x 1.73 x 0.43 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

Authentic British Carboniferous Fossil Ferns
This listing is for a genuine Fossil Fern Plant specimen from the Coal Measures of the Carboniferous period, collected in Radstock, Somerset, UK. All of our fossils are 100% authentic and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Geological Context:
The Coal Measures represent the coal-bearing deposits of the Upper Carboniferous System, dating to around 310–300 million years ago. In the UK, they are divided into the Upper, Middle, and Lower Coal Measures Formations, each preserving an extraordinary record of ancient ecosystems. These beds formed in vast swampy lowlands and delta environments that once stretched across much of Britain.

During this time, lush forests thrived in humid tropical conditions. Towering lycopod trees, giant horsetails, seed ferns, and early conifers dominated the landscape, while enormous insects and amphibians roamed. Over millions of years, the organic matter from these forests accumulated and transformed into the coal seams that would later power Britain’s industrial growth.

About Fossil Ferns:
Ferns and seed ferns were abundant in the Carboniferous and left behind exquisitely detailed fossils. Their fronds, preserved in mudstone and shale, show delicate vein structures that provide a window into Earth’s deep past.

  • Represent ancient tropical coal forests.
  • Show fine preservation of fronds and leaflets.
  • Provide key evidence of the plants that contributed to Britain’s coal deposits.
  • Highly collectable and scientifically significant fossils.

Specimen Details:

  • Type: Fossil Fern Plants
  • Age: Carboniferous (Coal Measures, ~310–300 million years old)
  • Location: Radstock, Somerset, UK
  • Scale cube: 1 cm (see photo for sizing)

Please Note:

  • Some fossils may be propped up for photography purposes.
  • The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive.
  • Colours may vary depending on lighting conditions and screen displays.
  • Measurements are provided as accurately as possible, though irregular fossil shapes make exact sizing difficult.
  • Once sold, this listing will be updated with a new specimen and fresh photographs.

This is a carefully hand-selected and photographed fossil fern, ideal for collectors, educators, or anyone interested in the prehistoric flora of the Carboniferous period.

Additional information

Weight 10 g
Era

Carboniferous
Origin

United Kingdom

Carboniferous Information

The Carboniferous Period (359–299 million years ago) was a time of vast forests, giant insects, and the first reptiles. Named for its extensive coal deposits, this period saw lush swamps filled with towering lycophyte trees, ferns, and horsetails, which would later become today’s coal reserves. The climate was warm and humid, with high oxygen levels fueling the growth of giant arthropods like the dragonfly-like Meganeura and the massive millipede Arthropleura. Amphibians thrived in swampy environments, while the first reptiles evolved, laying eggs on land. In the oceans, sharks and early bony fish dominated, and corals flourished in warm, shallow seas. The period ended with a cooling climate and glaciation, leading to the drying of swamps and the decline of many species.

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