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 from the Black Ven Marls of the Lower Lias, located on the Jurassic Coast at Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. Ammonites are extinct marine cephalopods known for their coiled shells and importance in the fossil record. A mixed-species ammonite bed offers an engaging opportunity to explore fossil diversity within a documented geological setting.

Geological Setting

The specimen is associated with the Black Ven Marls, part of the Lower Lias. The Lower Lias belongs to the Jurassic geological system, a period well known for marine fossil deposits and the preservation of ammonites. Black Ven at Lyme Regis is an important fossil-bearing location on the Jurassic Coast, with its cliffs and coastal exposures providing access to historically significant Jurassic strata.

The Black Ven Marls record an ancient marine environment in which shells and other remains could become buried and preserved within sediment. Marls are sedimentary deposits containing a mixture of clay-rich material and carbonate components. This setting is particularly relevant to collectors interested in the relationship between fossil specimens, sedimentary rocks and the environments in which prehistoric organisms lived.

Collector Interest

Ammonites are popular with collectors because of their distinctive shell form, geological importance and use in understanding changes through geological time. A mixed ammonite bed provides visual interest through the presence of more than one species, while the connection to Black Ven and Lyme Regis gives the specimen a clearly documented place within the Jurassic Coast fossil tradition.

This piece is suitable for fossil collections, geology displays, educational use and anyone interested in Jurassic marine life. It can also serve as an attractive conversation piece for a study, office, classroom or natural-history-themed interior. The supplied identification and locality information make it especially relevant to collectors who value specimens connected with established British fossil localities.

Specimen Information

Product name: Fossil Ammonite bed, mixed species Lyme Regis

Geological information: Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias, Jurassic Coast

Locality: Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK

SKU: CF3816

The specimen has been prepared for presentation while retaining its connection to the supplied geological locality. Individual fossil appearance can naturally vary within a mixed bed, making each piece a distinctive example of material from this renowned area.

Collection and Preparation

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

Certificate of Authenticity

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