Description
Fossil Identification
This listing features a Lytoceras fossil ammonite from the Jurassic of Dorset, UK. The specimen is identified as Lytoceras, an ammonite fossil and a distinctive type of extinct marine cephalopod. Ammonites lived in ancient seas and are widely collected for their scientific importance, recognisable fossil form and connection to Earth’s geological history.
The supplied geological identification places this fossil within the Dyrham Formation, specifically the Eype Clay Member and Eype Nodule Bed. Its stated stratigraphic information includes the Stokesi Subzone, Margaritatus and Plienseachian. These details make the specimen especially relevant to collectors interested in Jurassic stratigraphy, ammonite identification and the geology of southern England.
Geological Location
This Lytoceras ammonite was collected at Golden Cap, Seatown, Dorset, UK. The Dorset coast is well known for its exposed Jurassic rocks and fossil-bearing marine deposits. Its cliffs and foreshore provide access to important geological layers, making the area a significant location for fossil study and geological collecting.
The Eype Nodule Bed and Eype Clay Member are recorded here as part of the Dyrham Formation. The formation and bed information provide a geological framework for understanding where the fossil originated. The Stokesi Subzone, Margaritatus and Plienseachian details further identify its position within the supplied Jurassic stratigraphic record.
Collector Interest
Lytoceras fossils are appealing to ammonite collectors, Jurassic fossil enthusiasts, geology students and anyone interested in the palaeontology of the Dorset coast. Ammonites are commonly used in geological research because successive forms can help correlate rock layers across different localities. A specimen with recorded formation, member, bed and subzone information offers valuable context beyond the fossil itself.
This piece is suited to a fossil display, geological cabinet, educational collection or natural history themed interior. Its documented identification and location make it an interesting talking point for collectors who value regional provenance and stratigraphic detail. The supplied information connects the specimen to Golden Cap and Seatown within the internationally recognised Jurassic geology of Dorset.
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 work allows the fossil to be presented as a ready-to-collect geological specimen while retaining its connection to the original Jurassic setting. It is a suitable addition to collections focused on ammonites, Dorset fossils, British geology or stratigraphically documented Jurassic material.
Authenticity
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.
The accompanying certificate provides supporting authenticity documentation for collectors and makes the fossil suitable for gifting, display or inclusion in a professionally organised fossil collection. The combination of the Lytoceras identification, Jurassic Dorset location and detailed formation information gives this specimen strong educational and collecting appeal.
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