Fossil Grove, Paleontological site in Victoria Park, Glasgow, Scotland
The Fossil Grove contains eleven fossilized tree stumps from extinct Lepidodendron lycopsids preserved in their original growth positions within a protective building.
Workers discovered the first fossil stump in 1887 during path construction in an old quarry, leading to the establishment of a dedicated museum space in 1890.
The Glasgow City Council Parks Department maintains this scientific heritage site, allowing researchers to study plant life from the Carboniferous Period.
The site opens exclusively on the third Sunday of each month from April to October between 12:00 and 16:00, with free admission and wheelchair-accessible paths.
The tree stumps measure between one and four feet in diameter, with root systems extending over ten feet from their bases in the sandstone floor.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Scotland
GPS coordinates: 55.87672,-4.33806
Latest update: May 15, 2025 20:53
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