Fossils for Sale - High-quality BRITISH and WORLDWIDE Fossils. An impressive selection of fossils, including Ammonites, Trilobites, Belemnites, Fossil Fish, Fossil Shark Teeth, Fossilised Insects in Amber, Dinosaurs, and Reptiles. UK Fossils was formed in 1988 and collects and preps our own fossils in the heart of the Jurassic Coast, collecting fossils from Lyme Regis, Charmouth and Somerset. Our passion for fossils is reflected in our carefully curated collection, which includes some of the rarest and most unique specimens available.

FREE UK DELIVERY - Save up to 60%

SALE 10%
RARE Beltella depressa Trilobite Fossil – Upper Cambrian – Pont Abergeirw – Afon Mawddach – Wales – Certified

RARE Beltella depressa Trilobite Fossil – Upper Cambrian – Pont Abergeirw – Afon Mawddach – Wales – Certified

Original price was: £360.00.Current price is: £324.00.

RARE Beltella depressa Trilobite Fossil

Upper Cambrian – Pont Abergeirw, Afon Mawddach Valley, North Wales, UK

This listing offers a rare opportunity to own a scientifically significant trilobite fossil of the species Beltella depressa, discovered at Pont Abergeirw near the Afon Mawddach river in North Wales. This fossil comes from Upper Cambrian strata and represents a less commonly encountered genus within the Olenidae family.

Geological & Palaeontological Details:

  • Fossil Type: Articulated trilobite impression or partial fossil
  • Species: Beltella depressa
  • Locality: Pont Abergeirw, Afon Mawddach, Wales, UK
  • Geological Stage: Upper Cambrian (Furongian)
  • Formation: Likely part of the Mawddach Group of North Wales
  • Depositional Environment:
  • Marine basinal mudstones
  • Likely deposited under low-oxygen (dysoxic) conditions favourable to Olenid trilobite preservation
  • Family: Olenidae
  • Superfamily: Olenoidea
  • Order: Ptychopariida
  • First Described By: Beltella was established by Howell in 1935
  • Zone/Biozone: No formally assigned trilobite zone for this exact species, but consistent with Olenid biofacies in upper Cambrian of Wales

Morphology Features:

  • Beltella depressa typically exhibits:
  • A low-profile cephalon with reduced glabellar inflation
  • Elongated thoracic segments
  • Smooth, streamlined pygidium
  • Delicate exoskeletal features often preserved as impressions in fine-grained matrix
  • Morphology suggests an adaptation to soft-bottom, low-oxygen seafloor environments

Scientific and Collectible Value:

  • This is a less frequently encountered genus in Welsh Cambrian trilobite faunas
  • Important for understanding regional biodiversity and trilobite adaptation to dysoxic depositional settings
  • Rare fossil from a restricted locality in the Mawddach Basin
  • Excellent specimen for educational, comparative, and collection purposes

Product Notes:

  • You will receive the actual fossil shown in the photo
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm — please refer to images for exact sizing
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Carefully selected and authenticated for scientific interest and collector quality

Our Commitment to Authenticity:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This fossil has been responsibly sourced and preserved, offering lasting educational and historical value.

If you require further details or additional images, don’t hesitate to contact us.

(Actual as seen)

Includes a fully hand-signed Premium Certificate of Authenticity.

Only 1 left in stock

SKU: UF3924 Category:

Description

RARE Beltella depressa Trilobite Fossil

Upper Cambrian – Pont Abergeirw, Afon Mawddach Valley, North Wales, UK

This listing offers a rare opportunity to own a scientifically significant trilobite fossil of the species Beltella depressa, discovered at Pont Abergeirw near the Afon Mawddach river in North Wales. This fossil comes from Upper Cambrian strata and represents a less commonly encountered genus within the Olenidae family.

Geological & Palaeontological Details:

  • Fossil Type: Articulated trilobite impression or partial fossil
  • Species: Beltella depressa
  • Locality: Pont Abergeirw, Afon Mawddach, Wales, UK
  • Geological Stage: Upper Cambrian (Furongian)
  • Formation: Likely part of the Mawddach Group of North Wales
  • Depositional Environment:
  • Marine basinal mudstones
  • Likely deposited under low-oxygen (dysoxic) conditions favourable to Olenid trilobite preservation
  • Family: Olenidae
  • Superfamily: Olenoidea
  • Order: Ptychopariida
  • First Described By: Beltella was established by Howell in 1935
  • Zone/Biozone: No formally assigned trilobite zone for this exact species, but consistent with Olenid biofacies in upper Cambrian of Wales

Morphology Features:

  • Beltella depressa typically exhibits:
  • A low-profile cephalon with reduced glabellar inflation
  • Elongated thoracic segments
  • Smooth, streamlined pygidium
  • Delicate exoskeletal features often preserved as impressions in fine-grained matrix
  • Morphology suggests an adaptation to soft-bottom, low-oxygen seafloor environments

Scientific and Collectible Value:

  • This is a less frequently encountered genus in Welsh Cambrian trilobite faunas
  • Important for understanding regional biodiversity and trilobite adaptation to dysoxic depositional settings
  • Rare fossil from a restricted locality in the Mawddach Basin
  • Excellent specimen for educational, comparative, and collection purposes

Product Notes:

  • You will receive the actual fossil shown in the photo
  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm — please refer to images for exact sizing
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • Carefully selected and authenticated for scientific interest and collector quality

Our Commitment to Authenticity:

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity. This fossil has been responsibly sourced and preserved, offering lasting educational and historical value.

If you require further details or additional images, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Additional information

Era

Cambrian
Origin

United Kingdom

Cambrian Information

The Cambrian Period (541–485 million years ago) was the first period of the Paleozoic Era, marking a dramatic explosion of life known as the Cambrian Explosion. During this time, complex multicellular organisms rapidly diversified, giving rise to the first arthropods, mollusks, echinoderms, and chordates—early ancestors of vertebrates. The climate was generally warm, with high sea levels covering much of the continents, creating vast shallow seas where life thrived. Iconic creatures such as Trilobites, Anomalocaris, and Opabinia dominated the oceans, while the first primitive reefs formed. The Cambrian set the stage for the evolution of modern animal groups and the complexity of marine ecosystems.

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

Related products