Genuine Echioceras Ammonite Fossil Black Ven Marls Lower Lias Jurassic Coast UK

Description

Echioceras Ammonite Fossil

This genuine Echioceras ammonite fossil comes 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 Coast enthusiasts, natural history displays and anyone interested in the ammonites of the Lower Jurassic.

Geological Setting

The Black Ven is a well-known fossil-bearing locality on the Jurassic Coast near Lyme Regis in Dorset. The specimen is identified as originating from the Black Ven Marls, within the Lower Lias. The Lower Lias represents rocks from the early part of the Jurassic Period and is widely recognised for its marine fossil content. These deposits preserve evidence of ancient marine environments and are particularly important to the study and collection of Jurassic fossils.

Fossil Identification

Echioceras is an extinct ammonite genus. Ammonites were marine cephalopod molluscs with coiled shells, and their fossils are valued for both their distinctive form and their importance in geological study. Echioceras specimens are associated with Lower Jurassic fossil collections and provide a direct connection to the ancient marine ecosystems represented by the rocks of southern England.

The supplied locality information connects this fossil with Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, a location internationally associated with Jurassic palaeontology. The combination of the Echioceras identification, Black Ven Marls locality and Lower Lias geological context makes this a meaningful addition to a focused ammonite collection or a broader Jurassic fossil display.

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 preparation work allows the fossil to be presented as a collector’s specimen while retaining its geological identity and locality significance. It can be used as a display piece, educational object or conversation starter for those interested in ammonites, Lyme Regis fossils and the palaeontology of the Jurassic Coast.

Certificate of Authenticity

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

The included certificate provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil and records that it is supplied as a genuine specimen. This makes it suitable for collectors who value provenance information and supporting paperwork with their geological specimens.

Collector and Display Appeal

This Echioceras ammonite fossil is well suited to fossil collections, geology cabinets, classroom discussions, museum-style displays and natural history interiors. Its named genus and specific Black Ven Marls, Lower Lias locality give it useful educational context beyond being simply an attractive fossil. It represents the ancient marine life of the Jurassic Coast and reflects the long history of fossil collecting around Lyme Regis and Dorset.