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Sycostoma pyrus fossil gastropod – eocene barton beds, hampshire uk – genuine w/ coa

Sycostoma pyrus fossil gastropod – eocene barton beds, hampshire uk – genuine w/ coa

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Authentic Volutospina scalaris Fossil Gastropod – Barton Beds, Eocene Epoch

This is a genuine Volutospina scalaris fossil gastropod, carefully excavated from the Barton Beds, a renowned Eocene fossil formation in Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, UK. This beautifully preserved fossil dates back approximately 56–33.9 million years and provides a glimpse into prehistoric marine environments.

Guaranteed Authenticity: All of our fossils are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the images is the exact fossil you will receive.

Fossil Information:

  • Scientific Name: Volutospina scalaris
  • Location: Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, UK
  • Formation: Barton Beds
  • Geological Age: Eocene Epoch (~56–33.9 million years ago)
  • Discovered By: Alister & Alison (Our Expert Fossil Hunting Team)
  • Discovery Date: 15 April 2023
  • Preparation: Expertly cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to enhance preservation and detail

Size & Presentation:

  • Scale cube = 1cm (see photos for accurate sizing)
  • Specimen dimensions provided in listing images

Perfect for: ✔ Fossil Enthusiasts & Collectors ✔ Educational Use & Teaching ✔ Unique Gifts for Paleontology Lovers ✔ Museum & Display Collections ✔ Natural History Exploration

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This listing is for a 100% genuine fossil specimen of Sycostoma pyrus, an extinct marine gastropod from the Eocene epoch, approximately 40 million years old. This beautifully preserved fossil was discovered in the iconic Barton Beds at Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, UK — a site internationally recognised for its rich marine fossil deposits.

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, on 15 April 2023 and has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison to ensure it is ready for display or study.

Item Details:

  • Species: Sycostoma pyrus
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~40 million years old)
  • Formation: Barton Beds
  • Location: Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, UK
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
  • The item in the photo is the exact specimen you will receive
  • Scale cube in photo is 1cm – see photos for full sizing

Sycostoma pyrus is a classic representative of the Eocene marine environment, and its coiled, tapering shell structure makes it an excellent addition to any fossil collection, educational display, or as a unique natural history gift.

All of our fossils are 100% authentic, legally sourced, and handled with professional care.

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Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

United Kingdom

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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