Civil engineer Matthew Myerscough discovers first Jurassic sea dragon fossil in Wales

28 Jul 2026 · Originally published 28 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: How one man’s near-death experience led to the discovery of the first Jurassic sea dragon in Wales

While walking on Lavernock beach, 40-year-old Matthew Myerscough spotted a 201-million-year-old jawbone embedded in limestone. The fossil, identified as a rhomaleosaur, is the first of its kind found in Wales and is currently being studied to provide new insights into early Jurassic marine life.

Source: Guardian Science Vale Of Glamorgan

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