Description
Fossil Turtle Shell Section
This listing presents a large section of turtle shell identified as Pleurosternum obvata. It is a distinctive palaeontological specimen from the Durlston Formation, Perbeck Beds, associated with the Cretaceous period. The substantial shell section makes an appealing addition to a fossil collection, geology display or natural history cabinet.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Geological Context
The specimen comes from Durlston Bay, Swanage, Dorset, UK. Durlston Bay is a well-known coastal locality for geological study and fossil collecting, with exposed rocks that preserve evidence from the Cretaceous. The Durlston Formation and its Perbeck Beds provide the geological setting for this turtle shell fossil.
Turtle fossils are especially interesting to collectors because shell remains can preserve strong structural features associated with the protective carapace or plastron. A shell section such as this provides an opportunity to study the preserved fossil material and appreciate the record of ancient reptile life within the rocks of southern England.
Identification and Collector Interest
The fossil is identified as Pleurosternum obvata and is presented as a large section of turtle shell. Its named identification, Cretaceous age and Dorset locality give it strong appeal for collectors of vertebrate fossils, turtle fossils, British fossils and specimens from the Durlston Formation.
This specimen is suitable for fossil displays, educational collections, geology enthusiasts and anyone interested in prehistoric reptiles from the United Kingdom. It can be displayed as a standalone geological object or incorporated into a broader collection featuring Cretaceous fossils, Dorset fossils and material from the Perbeck Beds.
Preparation and Collection
Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.
The preparation allows the fossil shell section to be presented for closer observation while retaining its value as a natural specimen. Each piece offers the opportunity to examine fossil preservation from a recognised Cretaceous geological formation and to connect the specimen with the coastal geology of Durlston Bay.
Certificate of Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.
The certificate provides accompanying documentation for the specimen and makes it suitable for collectors who value provenance documentation with their geological purchases. It is also useful when presenting the fossil as part of a curated collection or educational display.
Photographs and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
Please review all photographs carefully for the specimen’s shape, visible surface features and overall presentation. The images are provided to show the exact fossil section included in this listing and to help with display planning.
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