Rare: Barrandia Fossil Trilobite – Lower Ordovician, Hope Shales, Shelve Formation – Minsterley, Shropshire, UK – COA

Description

This listing features a rare and well-preserved Barrandia trilobite fossil from the Lower Ordovician period (~466 million years ago). This specimen was discovered in the Hope Shales, Hope Member, Shelve Formation, a geologically significant deposit from Whitsburn Dingle, Minsterley, Shropshire, UK.

About Barrandia Trilobites:

Barrandia trilobites belong to the Pliomeridae family, a group of well-armoured, ancient marine arthropods. These trilobites are distinguished by their semi-elongated, convex exoskeleton, well-defined glabella, and thoracic segments. They were seafloor dwellers, likely scavengers or detritivores that lived in shallow marine environments.

Geological Information:

• Species: Barrandia sp.
• Fossil Type: Trilobite
• Formation: Hope Shales, Hope Member, Shelve Formation
• Stage: Abereiddian Stage
• Series: Lower Llanvirn Series
• Age: Lower Ordovician (~466 million years ago)
• Location: Whitsburn Dingle, Minsterley, Shropshire, UK
• Depositional Environment: Silty marine sediments of an ancient shallow sea

Fossil Features:

✔ Distinct segmentation with well-preserved exoskeleton

✔ Rare and highly sought-after British trilobite species

✔ From a well-known UK fossil locality

✔ Detailed preservation of glabella, thorax, and pygidium

✔ A great addition to any trilobite collection

Additional Information:

All fossils are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

This Barrandia trilobite fossil is a stunning piece of British palaeontology, perfect for museum collections, fossil enthusiasts, and educational study. A rare opportunity to own a Lower Ordovician trilobite from the famous Shelve Formation in Shropshire!