RARE 5" Teloceras blagden Fossil Ammonite | Middle Bajocian Jurassic | Bruten Cole Somerset UK | Authentic Specimen
£ 60.00
An exceptional and rare 5-inch fossil ammonite: Teloceras blagden from the
Middle Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, expertly preserved and discovered in the historically significant fossil beds of Bruten Cole, Somerset, United Kingdom. This authentic ammonite displays the characteristic features of Teloceras, a genus prized by collectors and researchers for its biostratigraphic and aesthetic value.The ammonite shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is included in the images for accurate sizing. Please refer to the photos for full dimensions and condition. Geological & Palaeontological Information:
• Fossil Type: Ammonite
• Species: Teloceras blagden (originally described by S.S. Buckman, early 20th century)
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Middle Bajocian (~170 to 168 million years ago)
• Location: Bruten Cole, Somerset, England, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf environment with fine siltstone and marl deposition
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
• Family: Stephanoceratidae
• Zone (Inferred): Most likely from the Humphriesianum Zone of the Middle Bajocian Morphological Features:
• Evolute shell with visible inner whorls
• Well-defined, bifurcating ribbing across flanks
• Rounded venter with a slight keel
• Deep umbilicus and robust ornamentation typical of Teloceras Notable Points:
• Teloceras is a valuable biostratigraphic marker within the Bajocian and contributes significantly to ammonite zone frameworks in European Jurassic studies
• Fossils from Bruten Cole are rarely available and known for excellent preservation
• This specimen represents a key Middle Jurassic taxon Why This Fossil Stands Out:
• Rare UK ammonite species with historical significance
• Beautifully preserved and ideal for display or scientific reference
• Sourced ethically and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• 100% genuine natural specimen with high collector value
Middle Bajocian Stage of the Jurassic Period, expertly preserved and discovered in the historically significant fossil beds of Bruten Cole, Somerset, United Kingdom. This authentic ammonite displays the characteristic features of Teloceras, a genus prized by collectors and researchers for its biostratigraphic and aesthetic value.The ammonite shown in the photos is the exact specimen you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is included in the images for accurate sizing. Please refer to the photos for full dimensions and condition. Geological & Palaeontological Information:
• Fossil Type: Ammonite
• Species: Teloceras blagden (originally described by S.S. Buckman, early 20th century)
• Geological Period: Jurassic
• Stage: Middle Bajocian (~170 to 168 million years ago)
• Location: Bruten Cole, Somerset, England, UK
• Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf environment with fine siltstone and marl deposition
• Order: Ammonitida
• Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
• Family: Stephanoceratidae
• Zone (Inferred): Most likely from the Humphriesianum Zone of the Middle Bajocian Morphological Features:
• Evolute shell with visible inner whorls
• Well-defined, bifurcating ribbing across flanks
• Rounded venter with a slight keel
• Deep umbilicus and robust ornamentation typical of Teloceras Notable Points:
• Teloceras is a valuable biostratigraphic marker within the Bajocian and contributes significantly to ammonite zone frameworks in European Jurassic studies
• Fossils from Bruten Cole are rarely available and known for excellent preservation
• This specimen represents a key Middle Jurassic taxon Why This Fossil Stands Out:
• Rare UK ammonite species with historical significance
• Beautifully preserved and ideal for display or scientific reference
• Sourced ethically and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• 100% genuine natural specimen with high collector value
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