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VERY RARE Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite – Jamesoni Zone, Obtusum Zone, Frodingham Ironstone, Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic, UK
VERY RARE Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite – Jamesoni Zone, Obtusum Zone, Frodingham Ironstone, Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic, UK - Image 2
VERY RARE Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite – Jamesoni Zone, Obtusum Zone, Frodingham Ironstone, Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic, UK - Image 3

VERY RARE Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite – Jamesoni Zone, Obtusum Zone, Frodingham Ironstone, Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic, UK

£360.00

A very rare Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite, from the Lower Jurassic (Lower Lias), collected at Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK. This specimen comes from the historic Frodingham Ironstone Formation, specifically within the Jamesoni Zone and Obtusum Zone, making it a scientifically important ammonite with excellent provenance. The exact specimen pictured is the one you will receive, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Phricodoceras taylori
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
  • Family: Eoderoceratidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Jurassic
  • Epoch/Stage: Lower Jurassic – Lower Lias (approx. 199 to 190 million years ago)
  • Biozones: Obtusum Zone and Jamesoni Zone – ammonite biozones of great importance in Lower Jurassic stratigraphy
  • Formation: Frodingham Ironstone Formation, Lincolnshire
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf environment with iron-rich sediments and calcareous muds, highly favourable for ammonite preservation

Locality:

  • Region: Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Morphology & Features:

  • Involute shell with moderately wide umbilicus
  • Strong ribbing across flanks, some ribs bifurcating
  • Ornamentation diagnostic of Phricodoceras, showing bold rib patterns
  • A rare and sought-after ammonite genus from British Jurassic deposits

Scientific Notes:

  • Phricodoceras taylori was formally described by Sowerby (1830s) and is a stratigraphically important ammonite within the Lower Jurassic of Britain
  • Its occurrence in the Frodingham Ironstone makes it a highly desirable specimen for collectors and researchers

Notable Details:

  • Very rare British ammonite from a classic historic quarry
  • Excellent preservation of ribbing and shell form
  • 100% genuine, natural fossil – unrestored
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube in the image = 1cm. Please check the photos for exact sizing

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil you see is the exact specimen you will receive.

 

This Phricodoceras taylori ammonite is an exceptionally rare and scientifically valuable fossil from the Lower Jurassic of Britain, making it a prized addition for collectors, academics, or natural history displays.

 

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Description

A very rare Phricodoceras taylori Fossil Ammonite, from the Lower Jurassic (Lower Lias), collected at Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, UK. This specimen comes from the historic Frodingham Ironstone Formation, specifically within the Jamesoni Zone and Obtusum Zone, making it a scientifically important ammonite with excellent provenance. The exact specimen pictured is the one you will receive, supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Fossil Type & Species:

  • Type: Ammonite (extinct marine cephalopod)
  • Species: Phricodoceras taylori
  • Order: Ammonitida
  • Superfamily: Eoderoceratoidea
  • Family: Eoderoceratidae

Geological Context:

  • Period: Jurassic
  • Epoch/Stage: Lower Jurassic – Lower Lias (approx. 199 to 190 million years ago)
  • Biozones: Obtusum Zone and Jamesoni Zone – ammonite biozones of great importance in Lower Jurassic stratigraphy
  • Formation: Frodingham Ironstone Formation, Lincolnshire
  • Depositional Environment: Marine shelf environment with iron-rich sediments and calcareous muds, highly favourable for ammonite preservation

Locality:

  • Region: Conesby Quarry, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Morphology & Features:

  • Involute shell with moderately wide umbilicus
  • Strong ribbing across flanks, some ribs bifurcating
  • Ornamentation diagnostic of Phricodoceras, showing bold rib patterns
  • A rare and sought-after ammonite genus from British Jurassic deposits

Scientific Notes:

  • Phricodoceras taylori was formally described by Sowerby (1830s) and is a stratigraphically important ammonite within the Lower Jurassic of Britain
  • Its occurrence in the Frodingham Ironstone makes it a highly desirable specimen for collectors and researchers

Notable Details:

  • Very rare British ammonite from a classic historic quarry
  • Excellent preservation of ribbing and shell form
  • 100% genuine, natural fossil – unrestored
  • Scale Reference: Each square or cube in the image = 1cm. Please check the photos for exact sizing

Authenticity & Guarantee: All of our fossils are 100% genuine, responsibly sourced, and professionally curated. Every purchase includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The fossil you see is the exact specimen you will receive.

 

This Phricodoceras taylori ammonite is an exceptionally rare and scientifically valuable fossil from the Lower Jurassic of Britain, making it a prized addition for collectors, academics, or natural history displays.

 

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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