# UK’s Premier Fossil Collection Sold Abroad, Called ‘Loss to the Nation’

A major British fossil collection, regarded as one of the country’s finest, has been sold to an overseas buyer. The sale has prompted criticism from experts who say it removes an irreplaceable piece of the UK’s natural heritage from public access. The collection’s departure underscores the ongoing issue of important scientific artifacts leaving the country.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/science/ng-interactive/2026/aug/09/one-of-uks-best-fossil-collections-sold-overseas-in-loss-to-the-nation) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:02 GMT