Large Ichthyosaur Vertebrae Fossil Kimmeridge Clay Jurassic Wyke Regis Dorset UK: Genuine Specimen Certificate

Description

Large Ichthyosaur Vertebrae Fossil

This fossil specimen is identified as large ichthyosaur vertebrae from the Kimmeridge Clay, Jurassic, associated with Wyke Regis, Dorset, UK. It is an appealing addition to a fossil collection, natural history display, geology cabinet or educational collection, offering a direct connection to the marine reptile life of the Jurassic period

Fossil Identification and Geological Context

Ichthyosaurs were extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era. Their streamlined bodies and aquatic lifestyle made them highly specialised inhabitants of ancient seas. Vertebrae formed part of the supporting spinal column and are among the recognisable fossil remains associated with these animals. This specimen is identified specifically as ichthyosaur vertebrae and is presented as a fossil from the Jurassic Kimmeridge Clay.

The Kimmeridge Clay is a well-known Jurassic geological unit associated with fossil-rich marine deposits. Sediments of this type accumulated in ancient marine environments and can preserve the remains of organisms that lived in or around Jurassic seas. The Wyke Regis, Dorset, UK identification gives this specimen a defined British geological and collecting context, making it especially suitable for collectors interested in Dorset fossils, Jurassic palaeontology and the geological history of the United Kingdom.

Collector and Display Appeal

The substantial form of these large ichthyosaur vertebrae makes them an eye-catching fossil display piece. It can be displayed as a standalone specimen or incorporated into a wider collection of Jurassic fossils, marine reptile remains, British geology and natural history objects. The fossil is also suitable for educational use when discussing vertebrate anatomy, fossilisation, Jurassic marine ecosystems and the importance of the Kimmeridge Clay in palaeontological study.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

Collection and Preparation

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, on the 14 October 2026 and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.

The preparation history adds useful context for collectors who value specimens with a documented discovery and preparation account. The fossil has been handled for presentation so that its natural form can be appreciated in a display or collection setting.

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. This Jurassic ichthyosaur vertebrae fossil is a distinctive choice for collectors of Dorset fossils, Kimmeridge Clay material, British Jurassic geology and marine reptile palaeontology.