A new species of dinosaur has been identified in England more than 125 million years after its extinction.

Paludohadros proudlovii, a four-legged herbivore, was a relative of the better-known Iguanodon (see picture below). Its remains were unearthed at Ewhurst Works, a major manufacturing site and quarry in Surrey, in 2001. They were subsequently donated to the Natural History Museum in London and, thanks to recent research, Paludohadros is now recognised as both a new genus and species.

The dinosaur's name also has a human story behind it. While “Paludohadros” reflects the swampy environment in which the dinosaur lived, “proudlovii” honours Will Proudlove, a former manager of Ewhurst Works, who died shortly before the fossil was excavated.

More than two decades after its remains were uncovered, the discovery provides a strong reminder that, as science continues to develop, even existing museum collections may still have new stories to tell.