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British Trilobite Ogyginus Fossil Partial Ordovician Wales Display Specimen With Stand Upper Gilwern Quarry Llanvirn Series Certificate
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British Trilobite Ogyginus Fossil Partial Ordovician Wales Display Specimen With Stand Upper Gilwern Quarry Llanvirn Series Certificate

Original price was: £24.00.Current price is: £16.80.

Step back in time with this exceptional partial fossil of a British Trilobite (Ogyginus), originating from the historic Upper Gilwern Quarry in Wales, UK. This specimen hails from the Llanvirn Series of the Ordovician period, offering a unique window into ancient marine life.

Key Features:

  • Authentic Ordovician Fossil: This partial Ogyginus trilobite fossil is a genuine relic from the Ordovician era, meticulously verified and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Expertly Curated: Discovered by our dedicated team member Alison on 25th March 2024, this fossil has been expertly cleaned, prepared, and treated to highlight its intricate details and preserve its integrity.
  • Display Ready: Presented on a bespoke stand, this fossil is not only an intriguing piece of prehistoric life but also a striking display piece that will captivate attention in any setting.
  • Educational Value: Ideal for educators, collectors, or enthusiasts, this fossil offers significant educational value, providing insights into the paleobiology of trilobites and their ecological role in Ordovician marine environments.
  • Gift of Heritage: With its roots in the Welsh landscape, this trilobite fossil is a piece of the geological heritage of the UK, making it a meaningful gift for anyone fascinated by natural history or geology.

In the Box:

  • 1 x Partial Ogyginus Trilobite Fossil on Stand
  • 1 x Certificate of Authenticity
  • Detailed imagery of your specific fossil

Embrace the opportunity to own a fragment of Earth’s ancient seas with this beautifully preserved partial Ogyginus trilobite fossil. Whether for study, collection, or display, this piece brings with it the intrigue and beauty of the natural world, frozen in time for millions of years.

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Description

British Trilobite Fossil – Ogyginus (Partial) from Ordovician Wales

This striking British trilobite fossil is a genuine partial specimen of the classic Ordovician genus Ogyginus, collected from the renowned Upper Gilwern Quarry, Wales, UK, within the historic Llanvirn Series of the Ordovician period.

Trilobites are among the most recognisable and scientifically important fossil arthropods, and Welsh Ordovician examples are especially prized for their strong geological provenance and connection to Britain’s ancient marine ecosystems. This specimen is supplied with a stand, making it an excellent display piece for a fossil cabinet, office, or study.

Full sizing and scale are shown in the photographs. The listing images feature the exact fossil you will receive, carefully chosen for quality and presentation.

Discovery, Preparation & Authenticity

Your specimen was discovered by our own experienced team members, Alister and Alison, on 02 April 2024. Following collection, it was carefully cleaned, professionally prepped, and treated by Alison, ensuring that the fossil’s natural detail is preserved and attractively presented.

This fossil is a genuine prehistoric specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming its authenticity and collectable status.

Fossil Identification & Classification

  • Fossil Group: Trilobita

  • Genus: Ogyginus

  • Type: Partial trilobite fossil

  • Age: Ordovician Period

  • Stratigraphy: Llanvirn Series

  • Locality: Upper Gilwern Quarry, Wales, United Kingdom

Trilobites were extinct marine arthropods that flourished throughout the Paleozoic Era. The genus Ogyginus is a well-known British Ordovician trilobite, recognised for its robust exoskeleton and classic segmented form.

Partial specimens often preserve key morphological features such as sections of the cephalon (head shield), thoracic segments, and surface ornamentation. The fossilised exoskeleton is typically mineralised with calcite, contributing to its durability and visual appeal.

Geological Context – The Llanvirn Series of Wales

This trilobite originates from rocks of the Llanvirn Series, deposited during the Middle Ordovician, approximately 465–470 million years ago. At that time, much of what is now Wales lay beneath warm, shallow seas teeming with marine life.

Fine-grained sediments accumulated on the seafloor, providing ideal conditions for fossil preservation. These deposits captured a diverse marine fauna, including trilobites, brachiopods, molluscs, and graptolites, forming one of Britain’s most significant Paleozoic fossil records.

Upper Gilwern Quarry is a classic Welsh fossil locality, known among collectors and researchers for producing trilobites preserved in Ordovician sedimentary rock, offering an exceptional window into early marine ecosystems.

Display Appeal & Collecting Value

This Ogyginus trilobite fossil is perfect for:

  • Collectors of British and Ordovician fossils

  • Natural history and palaeontology enthusiasts

  • Educational study of trilobite anatomy and evolution

  • Cabinet display with the included stand

  • Unique gifts for geology lovers and fossil collectors

Trilobites remain one of the most iconic fossil groups worldwide, admired for their intricate segmentation, evolutionary significance, and connection to Earth’s ancient oceans.

Purchase Confidence

  • Genuine British trilobite fossil (Ogyginus)

  • Ordovician Period, Llanvirn Series

  • Upper Gilwern Quarry, Wales, UK

  • Discovered by Alister and Alison on 02 April 2024

  • Cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison

  • Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card

  • Supplied with a display stand

  • Photos show the exact specimen you will receive

A wonderful opportunity to own an authentic Welsh trilobite fossil from one of Britain’s most celebrated Ordovician localities, expertly prepared and ready for display.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm
Era

Ordovician
Origin

United Kingdom

Ordovician Information

The Ordovician Period (485–443 million years ago) was a time of marine expansion and biodiversity growth, following the Cambrian Explosion. Warm, shallow seas covered much of the continents, supporting trilobites, brachiopods, corals, and the first true reefs. Jawless fish (early vertebrates) diversified, and the first sea scorpions (eurypterids) became dominant predators. On land, the first primitive plants (moss-like bryophytes) began colonizing damp environments. The climate was initially warm, but by the late Ordovician, a major ice age caused a drastic drop in sea levels, triggering the Ordovician-Silurian mass extinction, which wiped out nearly 85% of marine species. Despite this, the period laid the foundation for the rise of more complex ecosystems in the Silurian.

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