Description
This listing offers a carefully selected 1kg mix of genuine British fossils, discovered by our expert team in Dorset and Somerset, two of the most fossil-rich regions in the UK. The fossils originate from Jurassic-aged deposits, representing life from approximately 201 to 145 million years ago.
Each batch includes a variety of beautifully preserved fossil types, ideal for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of British palaeontology.
Geological Details:
- Age: Jurassic Period
- Regions: Dorset and Somerset, United Kingdom
- Formations Represented: Includes specimens from the Blue Lias, Beacon Limestone, Inferior Oolite, and related strata
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environments including lagoonal, reefal, and offshore shelf settings
Fossil Types Commonly Included:
- Ammonites (e.g. Promicroceras, Androgynoceras, Harpoceras): spiral-shelled cephalopods, often pyritised or calcified
- Belemnites: extinct squid-like cephalopods, bullet-shaped guards
- Echinoids: sea urchins, may include spines or tests
- Bivalves: such as Gryphaea (“Devil’s Toenail”), Trigonia
- Gastropods: marine snail shells
- Crinoid stems: fossilised parts of sea lilies
- Occasional reptile bone or scute fragments
Discovery & Preparation:
- Discovered by Alister and Alison on 29 March 2025
- Cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison with care to maintain natural detail
- Each box is curated from the same high-quality batch pictured
Morphological Features:
- Excellent preservation of fine structural detail (e.g. ammonite sutures, belemnite grooves)
- Natural coloration and mineralisation, with some fossils exhibiting pyrite or calcite infillings
Notable Information:
- Ideal for fossil teaching kits, hands-on discovery, and starter collections
- Broad representation of Jurassic marine ecosystems
- Supplied in a 1kg mix, hand-picked to balance variety and quality
Authenticity & Presentation:
- All fossils are 100% genuine, not replicas
- Each pack comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Scale cube = 1cm shown in photo for size reference
- You will receive the exact specimen mix shown or equivalent quality from the same find
Educational Value: This fossil mix represents a microcosm of the Jurassic seas that once covered what is now Southern England. It’s perfect for schools, educational workshops, or fossil lovers seeking variety from a single purchase. These fossils offer a tangible connection to the prehistoric past and are rich in palaeontological context.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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