Petrified remains preserved within a rock (6)

I believe the answer is:

fossil

(Other definitions for fossil that I've seen before include "Ancient remain preserved in rock" , "Relic of former life preserved in stone" , "Prehistoric relic" , "Fogeyish old thing" , "Petrified relic" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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