Monument record MHG33765 - Fossilised Tree, Helmsdale

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Grid reference Centred ND 0330 1510 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND01NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Old County SUTHERLAND

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A fossilised tree trunk found amoung ancient boulder beds on the shore at Helmsdale. It is believed to date back 150 million years. Found 1986.

From newspaper article 06/08/1986

EM 24/08/2004

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Sep 20 2010 12:15PM

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