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Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest

In or near Wrexham.

Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest — archaeological in wales north.

Gwaith dur Brymbo Ironworks 15

Llywelyn2000 — CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Gwersyllt · 2.4 km

About

Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest is a archaeological located in wales north. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest is an archaeological site located in Brymbo, North Wales, with the postcode LL11. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in palaeontology and geology. The site features fossilised remains that provide insights into ancient ecosystems. Visitors can expect a location of scientific interest rather than conventional tourist amenities.

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Coordinates
53.0737, -3.0529
District
Wrexham
Parish
Brymbo
Postcode
LL11 5AX
Parliamentary constituency
Wrexham
Phone
+44 800 772 0981
Nearest railway station
Gwersyllt — 2.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest?
Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL11 5AX), in the parish of Brymbo.
What is Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest?
Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest — archaeological in wales north.
How do I get to Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest?
The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 2.4 km away. The nearest town is Wrexham. Drivers can use postcode LL11 5AX.
Is Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest a protected site?
Yes — Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Stori Brymbo: Fossil Forest?
The nearest railway station is Gwersyllt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL11 5AX.