It was once believed that there were no fossils older than the Cambrian Period, but the discovery of the fossil Charnia in
@BradgatePark
's rocks made the area famous for changing our understanding of early life on Earth.
Learn about the park's geology:
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@BritGeoSurvey
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Must pay more attention to those rocks next time I’m cycling through
@BradgatePark
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@BritGeoSurvey
@BradgatePark
For clarity, the first fossil discovery in Charnwood Forest wasn't in
@BradgatePark
(the site isn't publicised to support its conversation).
It would be several decades until the fossils of Bradgate were found. Again, to support conservation, the exact location isn't published.
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@BritGeoSurvey
@BradgatePark
My Dad Dr Trevor Ford wanted to give me the middle name of Charnia but Mum put her foot down. Actually I wouldn’t have minded!
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