Description
Fossil Ammonite Bed from Lyme Regis
This genuine fossil ammonite bed contains mixed ammonite species preserved in material from the Black Ven Marls of the Lower Lias, part of the Jurassic Coast at Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. It is an appealing geological specimen for fossil collectors, Jurassic enthusiasts, natural history displays and educational collections.
Geological Setting
The Black Ven Marls form part of the Lower Lias, a Jurassic geological sequence exposed along the Dorset coast. Lyme Regis is internationally recognised for its rich fossil-bearing coastal geology and its importance in the study and collection of Jurassic marine fossils. The Jurassic Coast provides a remarkable record of ancient marine environments, and ammonites are among the most recognisable fossils associated with this period.
Ammonite Fossil Interest
Ammonites were extinct marine animals related to modern cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses. Their typically coiled shells are especially valued by collectors because they combine scientific interest with distinctive natural patterns and forms. A mixed-species ammonite bed offers a broader view of fossil preservation within one geological material, making it suitable for examining the relationship between multiple fossil specimens and their surrounding matrix.
Specimen 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 supplied as a collector-focused piece from the Lyme Regis area, with its geological identity connected to the Black Ven Marls and Lower Lias. It can be displayed in a fossil cabinet, used as a conversation piece, or included in a study collection focused on Jurassic Coast geology and marine fossil assemblages.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording supports the specimen’s presentation as a genuine fossil and makes it a useful addition for collectors who value documentation with their geological specimens. The product is identified as a fossil ammonite bed with mixed species from Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK.
Product Details
Product type: Fossil
Identification: Fossil ammonite bed, mixed species Geological material: Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias Location: Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK Regional context: Jurassic Coast SKU: CF3819
This Lyme Regis fossil is suitable for fossil collecting, geology displays, classroom resources, museum-style cabinets and gifts for anyone interested in ammonites, Jurassic fossils or the natural history of the Dorset coast.
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