This time period took place 359 to 299 million years ago. 3 min read The Carboniferous period, part of the late Paleozoic era, takes its name from large underground coal deposits that date to it.

Surrounded by high cliffs, Southerndown or Dunraven Bay is predominantly a beach break with a reef to the north of the bay. This beach is one of the jewels in the crown of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast ...