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Faringdon sponge fossil - lower cretaceous, faringdon, oxfordshire, uk | 100% genuine specimen + coa
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Faringdon sponge fossil – lower cretaceous, faringdon, oxfordshire, uk | 100% genuine specimen + coa

Original price was: £36.00.Current price is: £28.80.

A rare and beautifully preserved Faringdon Sponge Fossil from the Lower Cretaceous, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, UK. This fossilized sponge is an exceptional piece of natural history, providing insight into prehistoric marine ecosystems from over 110 million years ago.

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Every fossil we sell is authentic and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. ✅ What you see is what you get – The listing photos show the exact specimen you will receive. ✅ Includes size reference – Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the images for full dimensions. ✅ Perfect for collectors, educators, and display – This specimen is a scientifically significant and visually stunning addition to any fossil collection.

About Faringdon Sponge Fossils:

Faringdon Sponge fossils are silicified marine sponges from the Lower Cretaceous period, approximately 110-120 million years ago. These sponges lived in shallow marine environments and were preserved in the Faringdon Sponge Gravels, a world-famous fossil locality in Oxfordshire, UK. These gravels, deposited in an ancient sea, contain beautifully preserved sponges along with echinoids, brachiopods, and other marine fossils.

The silicification process replaced the original sponge material with silica, allowing for exquisite preservation of their delicate structures. Some specimens even retain evidence of encrusting organisms that lived on them millions of years ago.

This fossil is a remarkable example of prehistoric marine life and an excellent educational specimen for those interested in paleontology, geology, and the evolution of ancient sea life.

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A rare and beautifully preserved Faringdon Sponge Fossil from the Lower Cretaceous, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, UK. This fossilized sponge is an exceptional piece of natural history, providing insight into prehistoric marine ecosystems from over 110 million years ago.

✅ 100% Genuine Specimen – Every fossil we sell is authentic and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. ✅ What you see is what you get – The listing photos show the exact specimen you will receive. ✅ Includes size reference – Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm. Please refer to the images for full dimensions. ✅ Perfect for collectors, educators, and display – This specimen is a scientifically significant and visually stunning addition to any fossil collection.

About Faringdon Sponge Fossils:

Faringdon Sponge fossils are silicified marine sponges from the Lower Cretaceous period, approximately 110-120 million years ago. These sponges lived in shallow marine environments and were preserved in the Faringdon Sponge Gravels, a world-famous fossil locality in Oxfordshire, UK. These gravels, deposited in an ancient sea, contain beautifully preserved sponges along with echinoids, brachiopods, and other marine fossils.

The silicification process replaced the original sponge material with silica, allowing for exquisite preservation of their delicate structures. Some specimens even retain evidence of encrusting organisms that lived on them millions of years ago.

This fossil is a remarkable example of prehistoric marine life and an excellent educational specimen for those interested in paleontology, geology, and the evolution of ancient sea life.

Shipping & Packaging:

🔹 Securely packed for safe transit 🔹 Worldwide shipping available 🔹 Tracked & insured delivery options

Why Buy from Us?

🔹 Trusted Seller – Specializing in fossils, minerals, and natural history specimens. 🔹 Certified Authenticity – Every purchase includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity. 🔹 Ethically Sourced – All our fossils are legally and responsibly collected.

Add a fascinating piece of prehistoric history to your collection today! 🌊🦕

Additional information

Era

Cretaceous
Origin

United Kingdom

Cretaceous Information

The Cretaceous Period (145–66 million years ago) was the final era of the Mesozoic, marked by the dominance of dinosaurs and the rise of flowering plants. It had a warm, greenhouse climate, with high sea levels that created vast shallow inland seas. Marine life flourished, including mosasaurs, ammonites, and rudist reefs, while the land was ruled by iconic dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Spinosaurus. Mammals and birds diversified, and insects thrived. The period ended with the mass extinction event, likely caused by an asteroid impact, wiping out the dinosaurs and paving the way for the rise of mammals in the Cenozoic.

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