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Cenoceras inornatum Nautilus Fossil – Cornbrash Formation, Callovian, Jurassic – Shorncote, Gloucestershire, UK – Alice Purnell Collection
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Cenoceras inornatum Nautilus Fossil – Cornbrash Formation, Callovian, Jurassic – Shorncote, Gloucestershire, UK – Alice Purnell Collection

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This listing presents a genuine and rare Cenoceras inornatum Nautilus Fossil from the Cornbrash Formation, dated to the Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, approximately 165 million years ago. It was discovered in Shorncote, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, and is part of the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection.

Cenoceras inornatum belongs to the extinct genus of nautiloid cephalopods, relatives of modern-day nautiluses. These marine creatures were characterised by their smooth, planispiral shells, and were highly mobile predators of ancient seas. Unlike ammonites, which have more complex suture patterns, nautiloids like Cenoceras had simpler chamber structures and suture lines, often exhibiting a more symmetrical and evenly coiled shell.

The Cornbrash Formation is a notable Middle Jurassic geological unit composed of shelly, fossil-rich limestone and marl. Found throughout southern and central England, it yields exceptionally preserved marine fossils, including ammonites, nautiloids, bivalves, and echinoids. The marine deposits reflect warm, shallow sea conditions that were ideal for fossil preservation.

This fossil specimen is a natural, unpolished whole Nautilus shell that beautifully exhibits the classic coiled symmetry of the species. It is a striking display piece for fossil collectors, educators, or natural history enthusiasts seeking a genuine and uncommon Jurassic-era cephalopod.

 

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Cenoceras inornatum Nautilus
  • Age: Callovian, Middle Jurassic (~165 million years ago)
  • Geological Formation: Cornbrash Formation
  • Location: Shorncote, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
  • Source: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included
  • Scale Reference: Scale rule square/cube = 1cm. Please see photo for full sizing.

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been carefully hand-selected and professionally photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though variations can occur due to the fossil’s natural form. Colouration may vary depending on lighting and screen settings. Some fossils may be propped for photographic purposes.

After this item is sold, the listing will be refreshed with a new fossil specimen and updated images. We recommend saving a screenshot of your purchased item for your own reference. Each fossil is unique.

 

Add a rare Jurassic Nautilus fossil to your collection – a true relic of ancient oceans, beautifully preserved and ready to display.

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This listing presents a genuine and rare Cenoceras inornatum Nautilus Fossil from the Cornbrash Formation, dated to the Callovian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, approximately 165 million years ago. It was discovered in Shorncote, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, and is part of the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection.

Cenoceras inornatum belongs to the extinct genus of nautiloid cephalopods, relatives of modern-day nautiluses. These marine creatures were characterised by their smooth, planispiral shells, and were highly mobile predators of ancient seas. Unlike ammonites, which have more complex suture patterns, nautiloids like Cenoceras had simpler chamber structures and suture lines, often exhibiting a more symmetrical and evenly coiled shell.

The Cornbrash Formation is a notable Middle Jurassic geological unit composed of shelly, fossil-rich limestone and marl. Found throughout southern and central England, it yields exceptionally preserved marine fossils, including ammonites, nautiloids, bivalves, and echinoids. The marine deposits reflect warm, shallow sea conditions that were ideal for fossil preservation.

This fossil specimen is a natural, unpolished whole Nautilus shell that beautifully exhibits the classic coiled symmetry of the species. It is a striking display piece for fossil collectors, educators, or natural history enthusiasts seeking a genuine and uncommon Jurassic-era cephalopod.

 

Item Details:

  • Specimen: Cenoceras inornatum Nautilus
  • Age: Callovian, Middle Jurassic (~165 million years ago)
  • Geological Formation: Cornbrash Formation
  • Location: Shorncote, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
  • Source: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included
  • Scale Reference: Scale rule square/cube = 1cm. Please see photo for full sizing.

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been carefully hand-selected and professionally photographed. Measurements are as accurate as possible, though variations can occur due to the fossil’s natural form. Colouration may vary depending on lighting and screen settings. Some fossils may be propped for photographic purposes.

After this item is sold, the listing will be refreshed with a new fossil specimen and updated images. We recommend saving a screenshot of your purchased item for your own reference. Each fossil is unique.

 

Add a rare Jurassic Nautilus fossil to your collection – a true relic of ancient oceans, beautifully preserved and ready to display.

Additional information

Era

Jurassic
Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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