6.5″ Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite, Jurassic Beacon Limestone, Ilminster UK |

Description

Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite

This 6.5" Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a distinctive Jurassic fossil from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is an appealing choice for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, natural-history displays and anyone interested in the ancient marine life of the Jurassic Period.

The specimen is identified as Harpoceras, an extinct genus of ammonite. Ammonites were marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squids and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils associated with the Mesozoic Era, and they are widely valued for their scientific importance, collectability and visual appeal. Harpoceras fossils are particularly relevant to Jurassic fossil studies and provide an attractive connection to the marine environments that existed during this part of Earth’s history.

Jurassic Beacon Limestone, Somerset

The fossil is recorded from Beacon Limestone, Jurassic, at Ilminster in Somerset, UK. Limestone is a sedimentary rock formed from accumulated mineral and biological material, and Jurassic limestones can preserve evidence of the marine ecosystems and seafloor environments that existed millions of years ago. The supplied locality information gives this specimen a clear geological setting for collection records, educational use and display.

At 6.5", this Harpoceras ammonite has a substantial presence in a fossil cabinet, study collection or geology-themed interior. Its named identification and stated geological locality make it suitable for collectors who value specimens with specific fossil and regional information rather than generic decorative pieces. It can also be used as an engaging educational object when discussing ammonites, Jurassic palaeontology, sedimentary rocks and the fossil record.

Preparation and Collection Information

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.

This wording records the collection and preparation history supplied for the specimen. The work carried out by Alison helps present the fossil for examination and display while retaining its importance as a genuine geological specimen.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The included certificate wording provides supporting documentation for the specimen and is suitable for keeping with the fossil as part of its collection record. The Harpoceras identification, Jurassic age designation, Beacon Limestone reference and Ilminster, Somerset locality should be retained with the certificate for future cataloguing.

Collector and Display Use

This Jurassic ammonite fossil is well suited to private fossil collections, geology classrooms, museum-inspired displays, palaeontology gifts and natural-history décor. Its combination of a named ammonite genus, 6.5" size and documented Somerset locality gives it strong appeal for both experienced collectors and those beginning an interest in fossils. Display it alongside other Jurassic fossils, ammonites or sedimentary specimens to create a focused geological collection.