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RARE Syringopora Fossil Coral Carboniferous Limestone Cheddar Gorge Mendip Hills UK Genuine Specimen
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RARE Syringopora Fossil Coral Carboniferous Limestone Cheddar Gorge Mendip Hills UK Genuine Specimen

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This is a RARE and authentic Syringopora fossil coral from the Carboniferous Limestone of Cheddar Gorge, located in the scenic Mendip Hills of Somerset, UK. Dating to the Carboniferous period (~330 million years ago), this stunning colonial coral formed part of an ancient warm, shallow marine reef system.

Syringopora corals are characterised by their delicate and distinctive tubular corallites, which are loosely connected in colonies rather than being fused. The corallites are thin-walled and run parallel or diverge slightly, creating an elegant and intricate appearance. These corals are an important part of ancient reef-building communities and are often used in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions.

This specimen displays beautifully preserved corallite tubes with visible internal structures, making it a superb addition to any fossil or geological collection.

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Genus: Syringopora
  • Class: Anthozoa
  • Order: Tabulata
  • Family: Syringoporidae
  • Geological Period: Carboniferous
  • Stage: Likely Visean (Mississippian / Lower Carboniferous)
  • Age: Approx. 330 million years
  • Formation: Carboniferous Limestone
  • Location: Cheddar Gorge, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine shelf; part of a carbonate reef ecosystem
  • Morphological Features: Tubular corallites, loosely connected with narrow walls; colonial growth pattern

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Rare UK specimen of Syringopora
  • Excellent preservation of tubular coral structures
  • Sourced from an iconic UK fossil locality
  • Ideal for display, education or serious fossil collections
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packaged with protective materials
  • Worldwide tracked and insured delivery available

The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive. Scale cube/squares = 1cm for size reference. A carefully selected and professionally presented fossil coral that reflects the beauty and biodiversity of the Carboniferous seas.

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

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Description

This is a RARE and authentic Syringopora fossil coral from the Carboniferous Limestone of Cheddar Gorge, located in the scenic Mendip Hills of Somerset, UK. Dating to the Carboniferous period (~330 million years ago), this stunning colonial coral formed part of an ancient warm, shallow marine reef system.

Syringopora corals are characterised by their delicate and distinctive tubular corallites, which are loosely connected in colonies rather than being fused. The corallites are thin-walled and run parallel or diverge slightly, creating an elegant and intricate appearance. These corals are an important part of ancient reef-building communities and are often used in palaeoenvironmental reconstructions.

This specimen displays beautifully preserved corallite tubes with visible internal structures, making it a superb addition to any fossil or geological collection.

Scientific & Geological Information:

  • Genus: Syringopora
  • Class: Anthozoa
  • Order: Tabulata
  • Family: Syringoporidae
  • Geological Period: Carboniferous
  • Stage: Likely Visean (Mississippian / Lower Carboniferous)
  • Age: Approx. 330 million years
  • Formation: Carboniferous Limestone
  • Location: Cheddar Gorge, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine shelf; part of a carbonate reef ecosystem
  • Morphological Features: Tubular corallites, loosely connected with narrow walls; colonial growth pattern

Why This Specimen Stands Out:

  • Rare UK specimen of Syringopora
  • Excellent preservation of tubular coral structures
  • Sourced from an iconic UK fossil locality
  • Ideal for display, education or serious fossil collections
  • Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity

Shipping & Packaging:

  • Securely packaged with protective materials
  • Worldwide tracked and insured delivery available

The photo shows the actual specimen you will receive. Scale cube/squares = 1cm for size reference. A carefully selected and professionally presented fossil coral that reflects the beauty and biodiversity of the Carboniferous seas.

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

Additional information

Era

Carboniferous
Origin

United Kingdom

Carboniferous Information

The Carboniferous Period (359–299 million years ago) was a time of vast forests, giant insects, and the first reptiles. Named for its extensive coal deposits, this period saw lush swamps filled with towering lycophyte trees, ferns, and horsetails, which would later become today’s coal reserves. The climate was warm and humid, with high oxygen levels fueling the growth of giant arthropods like the dragonfly-like Meganeura and the massive millipede Arthropleura. Amphibians thrived in swampy environments, while the first reptiles evolved, laying eggs on land. In the oceans, sharks and early bony fish dominated, and corals flourished in warm, shallow seas. The period ended with a cooling climate and glaciation, leading to the drying of swamps and the decline of many species.

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