Description
Product Details
This 8.25-inch Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a genuine Jurassic fossil from Beacon Limestone at Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is identified as Harpoceras, an ammonite genus known from the Jurassic Period. The specimen is supplied as a natural geological collectable for fossil enthusiasts, ammonite collectors, geology students and anyone interested in the palaeontology of southern Britain.
The product name identifies this specimen as an ammonite fossil, while the supplied geological information places it within the Jurassic Beacon Limestone of the Ilminster area. Its substantial 8.25-inch size makes it a notable addition to a fossil display, study collection or natural-history themed interior.
Geological Context
Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern nautiluses, squid and cuttlefish. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable fossils in geology and are widely used to study Jurassic marine environments and the passage of geological time. Harpoceras is a Jurassic ammonite genus, making this specimen relevant to collectors interested in Jurassic palaeontology and ammonite diversity.
Beacon Limestone is associated with the Jurassic geology of Somerset. The Ilminster location places this specimen within a region known for its sedimentary rocks and fossil-bearing strata. Fossils preserved in limestone provide a direct connection to ancient marine sediments and the geological history recorded in southwest England.
Preparation and Collection
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
This preparation history gives the specimen a documented connection to its collection and preparation. Cleaning and preparation are important parts of fossil collecting because they reveal the preserved fossil material while retaining its identity as a natural geological specimen. The item is suitable for collectors seeking a prepared Harpoceras ammonite with a specific Jurassic location and limestone context.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides documentation accompanying the fossil and supports its presentation as a genuine specimen. It is useful for personal collections, educational displays and gifting to anyone with an interest in fossils, ammonites or Jurassic geology.
Collector and Display Interest
This Harpoceras ammonite combines a named fossil identification with a documented Jurassic geological setting in Somerset. It can be incorporated into an ammonite collection, a display of British fossils, a study of Jurassic limestone specimens or a broader natural-history arrangement. The 8.25-inch format gives it a strong presence while retaining the scientific and geological interest associated with a named ammonite fossil.
The specimen is offered under SKU CF3771. Its combination of Harpoceras identification, Beacon Limestone context, Ilminster locality and Jurassic age makes it a focused collectable for anyone building a geographically and geologically documented fossil collection.
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