Coelodonta antiquitatis Woolly Rhino Tooth Fossil | Pleistocene Devensian | Sutton Courtenay Oxfordshire UK | Genuine Specimen

Description

This listing features a genuine and well-preserved Woolly Rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) fossil tooth, discovered at Sutton Courtenay (Sutton Hardcourt), Oxfordshire, England. This specimen hails from the Devensian Stage of the Pleistocene Epoch, dating to approximately 115,000 to 11,700 years ago, during the last Ice Age.

Geological & Stratigraphic Context:

• Location: Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, UK
• Geological Epoch: Pleistocene
• Stage: Devensian (Late Pleistocene)
• Depositional Environment: Fluvial terrace gravels and glacial outwash deposits, formed in cold tundra-like conditions. These sediments commonly preserve the bones and teeth of megafauna adapted to Ice Age climates.

Fossil Type & Classification:

• Type: Fossilised Tooth (molar or premolar)
• Species: Coelodonta antiquitatis (Blumenbach, 1799)
• Common Name: Woolly Rhinoceros
• Order: Perissodactyla
• Family: Rhinocerotidae
• Superfamily: Rhinocerotoidea

Morphological Features:

• Hypsodont (high-crowned) tooth with deep enamel folds, adapted for processing coarse grasses and tundra vegetation
• Broad chewing surface with significant wear typical of Ice Age grazing megafauna
• Tooth may retain partial root structure or be worn at the base depending on preservation

Notable Details:

• The Woolly Rhinoceros was a major component of the Late Pleistocene steppe-tundra ecosystem, ranging across Europe and Asia
• Oxfordshire has long been known for its rich Ice Age fossil record, including rhinos, mammoths, bison, and other large mammals
• This specimen is carefully selected for display quality and authenticity, suitable for collectors, educators, or enthusiasts of palaeontology

Biozone:

• Generally aligned with the Late Devensian faunal assemblage, which includes contemporaries such as Mammuthus primigenius and Bison priscus

Specimen & Scale Information:

• Scale Rule Squares/Cube = 1cm — See photo for exact sizing and proportions
• The item shown in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive, chosen for clarity and condition

Certification & Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This Woolly Rhino tooth has been ethically sourced and professionally verified.

Own a genuine relic of Britain’s Ice Age megafauna with this authentic Coelodonta antiquitatis fossil tooth from the classic Devensian deposits of Oxfordshire—an ideal addition to any fossil or natural history collection.