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RARE: Crustacean Burrow Trace Fossil – London Clay, Eocene, Hensbrook Beach, Isle of Sheppey, Kent UK – Authentic Specimen with COA

RARE: Crustacean Burrow Trace Fossil – London Clay, Eocene, Hensbrook Beach, Isle of Sheppey, Kent UK – Authentic Specimen with COA

£15.12

Featured here is a fascinating trace fossil of a crustacean burrow, recovered from the London Clay Formation, dated to the Eocene Epoch (~56 to 47.8 million years ago), from Hensbrook Beach, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, United Kingdom. This trace fossil captures the preserved evidence of ancient crustacean activity, offering a rare glimpse into paleo-behaviour preserved in sediment.

Geological Context:

  • Formation: London Clay
  • Age: Eocene (Ypresian Stage)
  • Location: Hensbrook Beach, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, estuarine to coastal shelf, warm tropical climate with significant sedimentation from river deltas and tidal systems
  • Lithology: Fine-grained marine clays, rich in fossils including fish, sharks, plants, and invertebrate traces

Trace Fossil Features:

  • Identified as a crustacean burrow, likely formed by decapod crustaceans such as ghost shrimps or mud lobsters
  • Characterised by horizontal to subvertical tubes, often smooth-walled or coated with bioturbated sediment
  • May display branching networks or chambers, indicative of complex burrowing behaviour
  • Represents a form of ichnofossil, documenting behavioural activity rather than body form

Scientific & Collector Interest:

  • Crustacean trace fossils from the London Clay are relatively uncommon and hold value in reconstructing paleoecology and sedimentary environments of early Eocene marine settings
  • Offers unique insight into the ethological category of dwelling structures (Domichnia)
  • Well-preserved and educational, ideal for collections focused on trace fossils or paleo-behavioural studies

Authenticity Guaranteed: This is a 100% genuine natural fossil and is sold with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive, shown with a 1cm scale cube for reference. Please review all images for exact size and detail.

An excellent opportunity to own a well-preserved trace fossil from one of the UK’s most famous Eocene fossil localities, perfect for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of ancient life.

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Featured here is a fascinating trace fossil of a crustacean burrow, recovered from the London Clay Formation, dated to the Eocene Epoch (~56 to 47.8 million years ago), from Hensbrook Beach, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, United Kingdom. This trace fossil captures the preserved evidence of ancient crustacean activity, offering a rare glimpse into paleo-behaviour preserved in sediment.

Geological Context:

  • Formation: London Clay
  • Age: Eocene (Ypresian Stage)
  • Location: Hensbrook Beach, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow marine, estuarine to coastal shelf, warm tropical climate with significant sedimentation from river deltas and tidal systems
  • Lithology: Fine-grained marine clays, rich in fossils including fish, sharks, plants, and invertebrate traces

Trace Fossil Features:

  • Identified as a crustacean burrow, likely formed by decapod crustaceans such as ghost shrimps or mud lobsters
  • Characterised by horizontal to subvertical tubes, often smooth-walled or coated with bioturbated sediment
  • May display branching networks or chambers, indicative of complex burrowing behaviour
  • Represents a form of ichnofossil, documenting behavioural activity rather than body form

Scientific & Collector Interest:

  • Crustacean trace fossils from the London Clay are relatively uncommon and hold value in reconstructing paleoecology and sedimentary environments of early Eocene marine settings
  • Offers unique insight into the ethological category of dwelling structures (Domichnia)
  • Well-preserved and educational, ideal for collections focused on trace fossils or paleo-behavioural studies

Authenticity Guaranteed: This is a 100% genuine natural fossil and is sold with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the photos is the exact item you will receive, shown with a 1cm scale cube for reference. Please review all images for exact size and detail.

An excellent opportunity to own a well-preserved trace fossil from one of the UK’s most famous Eocene fossil localities, perfect for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of ancient life.

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

United Kingdom

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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