RARE Ice Age Mammal Leg Bone Fossil Section, Pleistocene, Cheddar Gorge Cave, Somerset, UK

Description

Exceptional Ice Age Mammal Leg Bone Fossil Section – Pleistocene: Cheddar Gorge Cave, Somerset, UK

This listing features a genuine Ice Age mammal leg bone fossil section, dating back to the Pleistocene Epoch(~250,000 – 10,000 years ago). This fascinating specimen was discovered in Cheddar Gorge Cave, Somerset, UK, a famous fossil site known for preserving the remains of Ice Age megafauna.

Ice Age Mammals of Cheddar Gorge

During the Pleistocene, the British Isles were home to a variety of large Ice Age mammals, including:

🦏 Woolly Rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis)

🦣 Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

🦁 Cave Lion (Panthera spelaea)

🐻 Cave Bear (Ursus spelaeus)

🐺 Dire Wolf & Ice Age Hyena

These animals roamed vast, frozen landscapes before eventually becoming extinct due to climate change and human activity. Fossils discovered in cave systems like Cheddar Gorge provide valuable insights into prehistoric ecosystems and megafaunal interactions.

Geological Context – Pleistocene Fossil Deposits, Cheddar Gorge

The Cheddar Gorge Caves in Somerset are among the most famous prehistoric sites in Britain. The region was home to Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens, as well as the iconic Cheddar Man—the oldest complete human skeleton found in Britain, dating back 10,000 years.

The limestone caves of Cheddar Gorge served as shelters for both Ice Age mammals and early humans. Many Pleistocene fossils have been uncovered in these cave deposits, including bones of Woolly Mammoths, Bison, and Giant Deer.

This fossilized leg bone section is a piece of Ice Age history, preserving the remnants of an ancient mammal that once roamed prehistoric Britain.

Specimen Details

• Fossil Type: Ice Age Mammal Leg Bone Section
• Scientific Classification: Likely from Woolly Rhinoceros, Mammoth, or other Pleistocene megafauna
• Age: Pleistocene (~250,000-10,000 years old)
• Formation: Cave Deposits
• Location: Cheddar Gorge Cave, Somerset, UK
• Condition: Well-preserved bone structure with natural mineralization

Why Buy From Us?

✔ 100% Genuine Fossil – Authentic Ice Age Mammal Bone Section

✔ Certificate of Authenticity Included

✔ From the Alice Purnell Collection – One of the largest private ammonite and fossil collections in the world

✔ Scale Cube (1cm) for Size Reference – Please check photos for exact sizing

✔ Rare & Highly Collectible Specimen – Ideal for collectors, museums, and Ice Age fossil enthusiasts

This incredible fossilized leg bone section offers a unique opportunity to own a real piece of Ice Age Britain, connected to the legendary history of Cheddar Gorge. Don’t miss the chance to add this rare specimen to your collection!

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