Dinosaur bone fragment fossil – wealden formation, lower cretaceous, brook bay, isle of wight

Description

This listing features a genuine dinosaur bone fragment fossil from the Wealden Formation, dating back to the Lower Cretaceous period (~125 million years old). Discovered at Brook Bay, Isle of Wight, UK, this specimen comes from one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites in Europe.

During the Early Cretaceous, the Isle of Wight was a lush floodplain teeming with dinosaurs, including Iguanodon, Baryonyx, Polacanthus, Hypsilophodon, and even large theropods like Neovenator. This dinosaur bone fragment is a rare and genuine relic from this prehistoric era.

Fossil Information:

• Fossil Type: Dinosaur Bone Fragment
• Geological Formation: Wealden Formation
• Age: Lower Cretaceous (~125 million years old)
• Location: Brook Bay, Isle of Wight, UK
• Size: Full sizing provided in photos
• Preservation: Well-preserved fossilised bone structure

Key Features:

✔ Authentic dinosaur bone fragment from the Lower Cretaceous

✔ Discovered in Brook Bay, a world-famous fossil site

✔ Fossilised bone structure and texture well-preserved

✔ Ideal for collectors, researchers, and educational display

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact fossil you will receive.

About the Wealden Formation & Brook Bay:

The Wealden Formation is a famous fossil-bearing rock unit that preserves the remains of numerous dinosaurs, reptiles, and plant life from the Lower Cretaceous period. Brook Bay, located on the southwestern coast of the Isle of Wight, is a well-known site where dinosaur bones, footprints, and other fossils are commonly found.

The Isle of Wight is often called “Dinosaur Island” due to the abundance of dinosaur fossils, making this specimen a valuable piece of palaeontological history.

Why Buy From Us?

This dinosaur bone fragment comes from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We specialise in high-quality, museum-grade fossils, ensuring this specimen is an excellent addition for collectors, researchers, and display purposes.

Own a genuine piece of Lower Cretaceous dinosaur history today!