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Palaeocyclus fletcheri fossil coral – wenlockian, silurian – shadwell quarry, shropshire, uk
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Palaeocyclus fletcheri fossil coral – wenlockian, silurian – shadwell quarry, shropshire, uk

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Palaeocyclus fletcheri Fossil Coral – Wenlockian, Silurian – Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, UK

About the Fossil:

This well-preserved Palaeocyclus fletcheri fossil coral originates from the Wenlockian stage of the Silurian period (~430-423 million years ago) and was discovered at Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Palaeocyclus is an extinct genus of rugose corals, also known as horn corals, which lived in ancient marine environments when Earth’s oceans were teeming with early marine life.

These corals thrived in Silurian reef ecosystems, forming part of extensive coral reefs that supported a diverse array of marine organisms. Their fossilized remains provide valuable insights into ancient marine biodiversity and paleoenvironmental conditions during one of the earliest periods of complex marine life.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Wenlockian, Silurian (~430-423 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
  • Location: Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, UK
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization with well-defined coral structure and radial symmetry

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection

✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts

✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing

The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!

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Palaeocyclus fletcheri Fossil Coral – Wenlockian, Silurian – Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, UK

About the Fossil:

This well-preserved Palaeocyclus fletcheri fossil coral originates from the Wenlockian stage of the Silurian period (~430-423 million years ago) and was discovered at Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Palaeocyclus is an extinct genus of rugose corals, also known as horn corals, which lived in ancient marine environments when Earth’s oceans were teeming with early marine life.

These corals thrived in Silurian reef ecosystems, forming part of extensive coral reefs that supported a diverse array of marine organisms. Their fossilized remains provide valuable insights into ancient marine biodiversity and paleoenvironmental conditions during one of the earliest periods of complex marine life.

Geology & Formation:

  • Geological Age: Wenlockian, Silurian (~430-423 million years ago)
  • Formation: Marine sedimentary deposits
  • Location: Shadwell Quarry, Shropshire, UK
  • Preservation: Excellent fossilization with well-defined coral structure and radial symmetry

Why This Fossil?

✔ 100% Genuine Specimen – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

✔ Highly Collectible – From the renowned Alice Purnell Collection

✔ Perfect for Display or Study – Ideal for fossil collectors, students, and paleontology enthusiasts

✔ Scale Rule/Cube = 1cm – See photos for full sizing

The fossil in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive!

Secure Packaging & Fast Shipping – Your fossil will be carefully packed for a safe journey!

Additional information

Era

Silurian
Origin

United Kingdom

Silurian Information

The Silurian Period (443–419 million years ago) was a time of climate stabilization following the end-Ordovician mass extinction. The climate became warmer, and sea levels rose, leading to the expansion of shallow marine ecosystems. Coral reefs flourished, and new marine predators like Eurypterids (sea scorpions) and early jawed fish emerged. One of the most significant events was the colonization of land—early vascular plants such as Cooksonia appeared, along with the first arthropods to venture onto land. These evolutionary advances set the stage for the more complex terrestrial ecosystems that developed in the Devonian.

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