Beautiful Bradgatia
Bradgate Park’s best known fossil is Bradgatia linfordensis, named after Bradgate Park and the nearby village of Newtown Linford
Beautiful Bradgatia
Unearth the 560 million year old story of Bradgatia – the oldest resident in Bradgate Park. This geosite features a replica of the fossil itself, as well as a specially commissioned wooden sculpture of Bradgatia made by local chainsaw artist Peter Leadbeater.
The geosite is located at What3Words location ///spring.unit.estate
The site is near the Deer Barn at Bradgate Park. Those driving to Bradgate Park can find more information about parking on the Bradgate Park Trust website.
This geosite is one of five celebrating our local fossils. Why not visit them all as part of our Fossils of the First Animals itinerary?