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Rare Normannites latansatum Ammonite Fossil – Bajocian, Jurassic: Oborne Wood, Sherborne, Dorset, UK – Alice Purnell Collection – COA
Rare Normannites latansatum Ammonite Fossil – Bajocian, Jurassic: Oborne Wood, Sherborne, Dorset, UK – Alice Purnell Collection – COA - Image 2
Rare Normannites latansatum Ammonite Fossil – Bajocian, Jurassic: Oborne Wood, Sherborne, Dorset, UK – Alice Purnell Collection – COA - Image 3

Rare Normannites latansatum Ammonite Fossil – Bajocian, Jurassic: Oborne Wood, Sherborne, Dorset, UK – Alice Purnell Collection – COA

£36.00

Offered here is an extremely rare and scientifically valuable specimen of Normannites latansatum, an extinct genus of ammonite from the Middle Jurassic (Bajocian stage), approximately 170 million years ago. This striking fossil was discovered at Oborne Wood, Sherborne, within the well-known Inferior Oolite Formation, a site celebrated for its rich diversity of Jurassic marine life.

Ammonites like Normannites are cephalopods—relatives of modern squid and octopus—that once thrived in the warm, shallow seas that covered much of Europe during the Jurassic period. Normannites latansatum is distinguished by its strongly ribbed, evolute shell and elegant coiling, making it a desirable addition for fossil collectors and paleontological enthusiasts.

This authentic fossil was formerly part of the Alice Purnell Collection, a respected source of meticulously curated and documented British fossils. It has been expertly cleaned and prepared to a high display standard, revealing the detailed suture patterns and preservation of the shell.

Item Details:

  • Species: Normannites latansatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Middle Bajocian (~170 Mya)
  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Location Found: Oborne Wood, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
  • Size: Approx. 4.5″ (see photo with 1cm scale cube)
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been professionally photographed and prepared to ensure accurate representation. While sizes are approximate and colours may vary depending on lighting and screen, we ensure that the image reflects the specimen as faithfully as possible. Once sold, the listing will be updated with a new, similarly selected fossil.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Cleaned – Certificate of Authenticity Included – A Rare Collector’s Specimen from the Historic Alice Purnell Collection

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Offered here is an extremely rare and scientifically valuable specimen of Normannites latansatum, an extinct genus of ammonite from the Middle Jurassic (Bajocian stage), approximately 170 million years ago. This striking fossil was discovered at Oborne Wood, Sherborne, within the well-known Inferior Oolite Formation, a site celebrated for its rich diversity of Jurassic marine life.

Ammonites like Normannites are cephalopods—relatives of modern squid and octopus—that once thrived in the warm, shallow seas that covered much of Europe during the Jurassic period. Normannites latansatum is distinguished by its strongly ribbed, evolute shell and elegant coiling, making it a desirable addition for fossil collectors and paleontological enthusiasts.

This authentic fossil was formerly part of the Alice Purnell Collection, a respected source of meticulously curated and documented British fossils. It has been expertly cleaned and prepared to a high display standard, revealing the detailed suture patterns and preservation of the shell.

Item Details:

  • Species: Normannites latansatum
  • Fossil Type: Ammonite
  • Geological Period: Jurassic
  • Stage: Middle Bajocian (~170 Mya)
  • Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Location Found: Oborne Wood, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
  • Size: Approx. 4.5″ (see photo with 1cm scale cube)
  • Provenance: Alice Purnell Collection
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

ACTUAL AS SEEN:

The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. This fossil has been professionally photographed and prepared to ensure accurate representation. While sizes are approximate and colours may vary depending on lighting and screen, we ensure that the image reflects the specimen as faithfully as possible. Once sold, the listing will be updated with a new, similarly selected fossil.

100% Genuine Fossil – Professionally Cleaned – Certificate of Authenticity Included – A Rare Collector’s Specimen from the Historic Alice Purnell Collection

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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