Jurassic journey unearthed: 150-metre dinosaur super highway discovered in Oxfordshire - News Summed Up

Jurassic journey unearthed: 150-metre dinosaur super highway discovered in Oxfordshire


Scientists from Oxford and Birmingham Universities have discovered an extensive quarry floor containing numerous dinosaur footprints . The excavation at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire revealed five substantial trackways with indications of additional prints nearby. "The prints were discovered when quarry worker Gary Johnson noticed unusual surface irregularities whilst clearing clay to expose the quarry floor. The location became recognised globally as a crucial dinosaur track site and received Site of Special Scientific Interest status.The original site is now largely inaccessible, and due to pre-digital documentation, photographic evidence is limited. Along with other fossils like burrows, shells and plants we can bring to life the muddy lagoon environment the dinosaurs walked through.


Source: The Times January 03, 2025 07:27 UTC



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