Description
Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite
This 7.25-inch Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a distinctive Jurassic fossil from Beacon Limestone at Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is an appealing addition to a fossil collection, natural history display, geology study area or ammonite-themed interior display. The specimen combines a named fossil identification with a documented geological setting, making it suitable for collectors who value both visual interest and locality information.
Geological Setting
The specimen is identified as Jurassic in age and comes from Beacon Limestone, Ilminster, Somerset, UK. The Jurassic Period is widely known for its marine fossil deposits and for the abundance of ammonites preserved in sedimentary rocks. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that can preserve marine fossil remains, providing an important record of ancient environments and life. The supplied locality information gives this specimen a clear connection to the geology of Somerset.
About Harpoceras Ammonites
Harpoceras is a fossil ammonite genus associated with Jurassic marine rocks. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squids and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils in geology, and their remains are widely collected for their scientific, historical and decorative appeal. As a named Harpoceras specimen, this fossil offers an opportunity to explore Jurassic palaeontology and the diversity of ammonites recorded in sedimentary deposits.
Ammonites are also important to geological study because their fossils can help researchers compare rock sequences and understand the distribution of ancient marine life through geological time. A specimen with an identified genus and recorded locality can therefore be especially engaging for collectors building a focused ammonite, Jurassic fossil or British geology collection.
Collection and Preparation
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
The preparation history makes this piece ready to enjoy as part of a personal collection or educational display. It can be presented alongside other Jurassic fossils, British geological specimens, ammonites or natural history objects. Its 7.25-inch size gives it a noticeable presence while retaining the character expected of a collected fossil specimen.
Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the specimen. Please retain the certificate with the fossil as part of your collection records. The SKU for this item is CF3776, making it easy to reference when organising a fossil inventory or maintaining records for a geological collection.
Collector and Display Use
This Harpoceras ammonite is well suited to fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, students, educators and anyone interested in Jurassic marine life. It can be used as a conversation piece, a teaching aid for introducing ammonites and sedimentary geology, or a focal item in a natural history display. The combination of Harpoceras identification, Jurassic age, Beacon Limestone setting and Somerset locality gives the piece useful geological context for both experienced collectors and newcomers to fossils.
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