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RARE Normanites Fossil Ammonite – Bajocian, Jurassic – Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset UK – Certified Authentic – Alice Purnell Collection

£18.00

A beautifully preserved Normanites fossil ammonite from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, discovered in Oborne near Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom. This authentic and scientifically important fossil is part of the distinguished Alice Purnell Collection and includes a photo of the actual specimen you will receive for complete buyer confidence.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Genus: Normanites
  • Age: Bajocian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~170–168 million years ago)
  • Location: Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
  • Morphology Features: Evolute shell with strong ribbing and finely detailed whorls; typically exhibits a keeled venter and prominent tubercles along rib terminations
  • Family: Sonniniidae
  • Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Zone: Most likely from the Garantiana Zone (Bajocian), though locality-specific stratigraphy should be verified
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental seas of the Jurassic period with well-oxygenated environments ideal for ammonite preservation
  • Notable: Normanites are recognised for their symmetrical ribbing and are important zonal fossils for correlating Bajocian strata across Europe.

This specimen offers both scientific and visual appeal—an excellent addition for collectors, educators, or display.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photograph for full sizing
  • You will receive the exact fossil pictured
  • From the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection – renowned for quality and historic provenance

 

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Description

A beautifully preserved Normanites fossil ammonite from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, discovered in Oborne near Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom. This authentic and scientifically important fossil is part of the distinguished Alice Purnell Collection and includes a photo of the actual specimen you will receive for complete buyer confidence.

Geological & Scientific Details:

  • Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
  • Genus: Normanites
  • Age: Bajocian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~170–168 million years ago)
  • Location: Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
  • Morphology Features: Evolute shell with strong ribbing and finely detailed whorls; typically exhibits a keeled venter and prominent tubercles along rib terminations
  • Family: Sonniniidae
  • Superfamily: Hildoceratoidea
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Zone: Most likely from the Garantiana Zone (Bajocian), though locality-specific stratigraphy should be verified
  • Depositional Environment: Shallow epicontinental seas of the Jurassic period with well-oxygenated environments ideal for ammonite preservation
  • Notable: Normanites are recognised for their symmetrical ribbing and are important zonal fossils for correlating Bajocian strata across Europe.

This specimen offers both scientific and visual appeal—an excellent addition for collectors, educators, or display.

All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Please Note:

  • Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photograph for full sizing
  • You will receive the exact fossil pictured
  • From the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection – renowned for quality and historic provenance

 

Additional information

Era

Jurassic

Origin

United Kingdom

Jurassic Information

The Jurassic Period (201–145 million years ago) was the golden age of dinosaurs, with iconic species like Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus dominating the land. It was a time of warm, humid climates, with high sea levels that created vast shallow seas, supporting abundant marine reptiles, ammonites, and early coral reefs. The first birds, such as Archaeopteryx, evolved from small theropod dinosaurs, while early mammals remained small and nocturnal. Lush forests of cycads, conifers, and ferns covered the land, providing food for giant herbivores. The breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea accelerated, shaping Earth's geography and setting the stage for the diverse ecosystems of the Cretaceous.

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