Description
Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite
This 7.5-inch Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a distinctive Jurassic fossil from Beacon Limestone at Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is an appealing geological specimen for fossil collectors, ammonite enthusiasts, natural history displays and educational collections. The combination of its named identification, Jurassic age and documented limestone context makes it a meaningful addition to a cabinet, study collection or themed interior display.
Identification and Geological Context
Harpoceras is an extinct genus of ammonite, a group of marine cephalopods that lived in ancient seas during the Mesozoic Era. Ammonites are especially valued by collectors because their fossilised shells preserve evidence of ancient marine life and provide an accessible link to Jurassic palaeontology. The supplied identification for this specimen is Harpoceras, and its recorded geological setting is Beacon Limestone, Jurassic, Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom.
Beacon Limestone provides the named rock context for this fossil. Limestone is a sedimentary rock, and fossil-bearing limestones are important to collectors because they can preserve the remains and impressions of organisms that lived in, or were deposited within, ancient marine environments. This specimen offers an opportunity to explore the relationship between an identified ammonite fossil and the geological material in which it was found.
Collector and Display Appeal
With its 7.5-inch size, this Harpoceras ammonite is well suited to presentation in a fossil cabinet, study room, office, classroom or natural history display. It can be displayed as a standalone geological object or included in a broader collection of Jurassic fossils, British fossils, ammonites or sedimentary rock specimens. Its named genus and specific Beacon Limestone location also make it useful for comparing fossil identification and geological locality information across a collection.
The specimen is suitable for collectors who appreciate authentic natural history objects, as well as for anyone looking for a distinctive educational display piece. Ammonites remain among the most recognisable fossil groups, making this an engaging conversation piece for both experienced collectors and those beginning an interest in palaeontology.
Preparation and Authenticity
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The supplied certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation, while the preparation note records the work carried out on the specimen before presentation. Please retain the certificate with the fossil as part of its collection record.
Product Details
Product: 7.5" Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite
SKU: CF3770 Geological age: Jurassic Rock context: Beacon Limestone Locality: Ilminster, Somerset, UK Category: Fossil
This fossil is an attractive choice for Jurassic fossil collectors, ammonite collectors, British geology enthusiasts, museum-style displays and educational use. Its documented identification and locality give it a clear place within a focused fossil collection, while its substantial display size allows the specimen to be appreciated as both a scientific object and a decorative natural history piece.
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