Description
Genuine Eleganticeras Fossil Ammonite Multi Block from Port Mulgrave
An authentic Eleganticeras fossil ammonite multi block from the Upper Toarcian deposits of Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This remarkable Jurassic fossil display contains multiple naturally preserved ammonites embedded within the original matrix, offering an outstanding glimpse into the marine ecosystems that flourished approximately 175–180 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period.
This fossil is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. The photographs show the exact specimen you will receive. Full sizing please see photo.
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been carefully cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison to preserve the natural detail and integrity of the fossils and surrounding matrix.
About Eleganticeras
Eleganticeras is an extinct genus of ammonite belonging to the Order Ammonitida, a highly successful group of marine cephalopods closely related to modern squid, octopus and nautilus. Ammonites were among the dominant predators of Jurassic seas and are now among the most recognisable and scientifically important fossils worldwide.
The genus Eleganticeras is particularly admired for its elegant shell morphology, fine ribbing and beautifully coiled planispiral form. These ammonites belonged to the Superfamily Hildoceratoidea, a group well known from the Toarcian deposits of Yorkshire.
The shells of Eleganticeras typically display intricate rib patterns and graceful whorl development, features that make specimens from Port Mulgrave especially desirable among collectors. Multi blocks containing several individuals are considerably rarer and provide a striking natural display piece.
During life, these ammonites inhabited warm shallow seas covering much of what is now Britain. They propelled themselves through the water using jet propulsion and preyed upon smaller marine organisms.
Geological Age and Depositional Environment
This specimen originates from the Upper Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic, recovered from the famous fossil-bearing exposures at Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire. These marine shales and mudstones form part of the Whitby Mudstone Formation, internationally renowned for exceptionally preserved ammonites and marine fossils.
During the Jurassic period, Yorkshire was submerged beneath a shallow epicontinental sea rich in marine life. Oxygen-poor conditions on the seabed helped preserve delicate shells and organic remains, creating some of the finest ammonite fossils in the United Kingdom.
The Toarcian stage is especially significant in palaeontology due to its diverse ammonite faunas and evidence of major ancient marine environmental changes. Fossils from this interval are widely studied for both scientific and stratigraphic purposes.
Fossil Preservation and Preparation
This genuine ammonite multi block has been professionally prepared to reveal the natural shell detail while preserving the integrity of the surrounding matrix. Multiple ammonites preserved together create a visually striking display and provide a rare natural assemblage from the Jurassic seabed.
The specimen may display fine ribbing, natural shell compression, mineralisation and original sedimentary textures associated with fossilisation in marine mudstones. Each block from Port Mulgrave is completely unique, shaped by millions of years of geological processes.
No replicas or casts are involved. The fossil photographed is the exact specimen you will receive.
The careful preparation by Alison ensures the fossils remain stable and suitable for long-term collecting, study and display.
A Classic Yorkshire Jurassic Fossil
Port Mulgrave is one of Britain’s most respected ammonite localities and has produced outstanding Jurassic fossils for generations. Fossils from this region are highly sought after due to their excellent preservation and historical importance within British palaeontology.
This specimen is ideal for:
- Fossil collectors
- Jurassic fossil collections
- Ammonite collections
- Whitby and Yorkshire fossil collections
- Educational displays
- Marine fossil collections
- Natural history enthusiasts
- Geological study collections
The presence of multiple Eleganticeras specimens within one matrix block makes this an especially attractive and collectable display piece.
Certificate of Authenticity Included
All of our fossils are guaranteed 100% genuine specimens and include a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. We personally recover many of our fossils from UK localities and professionally prepare them in-house to ensure authenticity and quality.
The fossil photographed is the exact specimen you will receive, making this a unique and genuine piece of Jurassic marine history from the famous fossil-bearing deposits of Port Mulgrave, North Yorkshire, England.
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