Fossil Ammonite Bed Mixed-Species Black Ven Marls Lower Lias Lyme Regis Dorset

Description

Fossil Ammonite Bed from Lyme Regis

This fossil ammonite bed contains mixed species material associated with the Black Ven Marls of the Lower Lias, collected from the Jurassic Coast at Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. It is an appealing geological specimen for fossil collectors, natural history displays, teaching collections and anyone interested in the exceptionally fossiliferous coastline of southern England.

Geological Setting

The Lower Lias forms part of the Jurassic succession exposed along the Dorset coast. The Black Ven area near Lyme Regis is widely recognised for its fossil-bearing marine sediments and has long been important to the study and collection of Jurassic fossils. Sedimentary layers in this region record ancient marine environments, when much of the area was covered by seawater and inhabited by a diverse range of marine life.

Ammonites are extinct marine cephalopods known for their coiled shells and are among the most recognisable fossils from Jurassic rocks. A mixed-species ammonite bed can provide an interesting view of fossil accumulation within a sedimentary layer, with the specimen representing the geological character of the Black Ven Marls rather than a single isolated fossil identification.

Collector and Display Interest

This Lyme Regis fossil is suited to private fossil collections, classroom geology resources, museum-style displays and decorative natural history arrangements. Its connection with the Jurassic Coast gives it strong regional and geological interest, while the ammonite bed format offers a broader perspective on the fossil content of the Lower Lias.

The specimen has been prepared for presentation. Surface cleaning and preparation help reveal the fossil-bearing material while retaining the natural geological character of the bed. Display it on a stable surface away from unnecessary knocks, vibration and damp conditions. As with all geological specimens, handle it carefully to preserve the exposed fossil and surrounding matrix.

Collection and Preparation

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.

The specimen is identified as Fossil Ammonite bed, mixed species Lyme Regis, with the recorded geological and locality information: Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias, Jurassic Coast: Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. This locality wording connects the piece to one of Britain’s best-known Jurassic fossil collecting areas.

Certificate of Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the specimen. SKU CF3817 is provided as the product reference for cataloguing, collection management and display records.