Earth's oldest forest is discovered near a Butlin's in Somerset: Fossilised woodland dates back 390 million years - beating the previous record holder in New York by 4 million years
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Scientists have discovered that the world's oldest forest dating back 390 million years is actually hidden in the sandstone cliffs of Somerset, near a Butlin's holiday resort.
Earth's oldest forest is discovered near a Butlin's in Somerset: Fossilised woodland dates back 390 million years - beating the previous record holder in New York by 4 million years