6 Inch Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite Jurassic Ilminster Somerset UK Display Specimen with Certificate of Authenticity
£ 48.00
GENUINE HARPOCERAS FOSSIL AMMONITE FROM ILMINSTER, SOMERSETThis impressive 6" Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a genuine Jurassic fossil
specimen from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. Carefully selected for its display quality and natural fossil appeal, this ammonite is an excellent example of a classic British Jurassic marine fossil. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive, allowing you to buy with confidence and view the fossil’s preservation, form, and character before purchase.This fossil was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison. It also includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that this is a genuine fossil specimen. ABOUT HARPOCERAS AMMONITESHarpoceras is a well-known genus of ammonite from the Early Jurassic, particularly associated with marine deposits of the Toarcian stage. These extinct cephalopods were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus, living in ancient seas more than 180 million years ago. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable and collectable fossils from the British Jurassic coast and inland Jurassic exposures.Harpoceras ammonites are especially admired for their elegant, compressed shell shape and distinctive curved ribbing. The ribs typically sweep forward across the shell, giving the fossil a dynamic, flowing appearance. Many examples also show a defined keel around the outer edge of the whorl, a feature often associated with streamlined ammonites adapted for active swimming in open marine environments. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION AND JURASSIC SETTINGThis specimen comes from the Beacon Limestone at Ilminster in Somerset, a historically important British Jurassic locality known for producing ammonites and other marine fossils. During the Early Jurassic, this part of Somerset was covered by warm, shallow to moderately deep seas. These ancient marine environments supported a rich ecosystem of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, marine reptiles, fish, and other sea life.The Beacon Limestone represents sediment laid down on the seafloor during the Jurassic Period. Over millions of years, the remains of ammonites such as Harpoceras became buried, mineralised, and preserved within the limestone. Today, these fossils provide a direct and fascinating connection to the prehistoric seas that once covered southern England. FOSSIL FEATURES AND DISPLAY APPEALThis 6" Harpoceras fossil ammonite has been chosen as an attractive natural display piece. Harpoceras fossils are popular with collectors because of their classic ammonite spiral, strong Jurassic age, and connection to famous British fossil-bearing rocks. The shell form makes it ideal for fossil collections, educational displays, natural history cabinets, geology teaching, or as a distinctive gift for fossil enthusiasts.As with all natural fossils, the specimen may show natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, repaired or treated areas, surface wear, small imperfections, or variations in preservation. These characteristics are part of the fossil’s genuine geological history and add to its individual character. Full sizing and visual condition can be seen in the photo. AUTHENTIC BRITISH JURASSIC FOSSIL COLLECTABLEThis is a genuine fossil ammonite specimen, not a replica or cast. It was found, prepared, and treated by our own team, giving it a clear collecting history and provenance. Fossils from Ilminster and the wider Somerset Jurassic deposits are highly collectable due to their age, locality, and association with classic British ammonite-bearing limestone.This Harpoceras fossil ammonite would make a superb addition to any fossil collection, natural history display, school geology resource, or cabinet of curiosities. It is also an ideal gift for anyone interested in dinosaurs, prehistoric life, palaeontology, geology, fossils, or the Jurassic Period.
specimen from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. Carefully selected for its display quality and natural fossil appeal, this ammonite is an excellent example of a classic British Jurassic marine fossil. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive, allowing you to buy with confidence and view the fossil’s preservation, form, and character before purchase.This fossil was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison. It also includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming that this is a genuine fossil specimen. ABOUT HARPOCERAS AMMONITESHarpoceras is a well-known genus of ammonite from the Early Jurassic, particularly associated with marine deposits of the Toarcian stage. These extinct cephalopods were related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus, living in ancient seas more than 180 million years ago. Their coiled shells are among the most recognisable and collectable fossils from the British Jurassic coast and inland Jurassic exposures.Harpoceras ammonites are especially admired for their elegant, compressed shell shape and distinctive curved ribbing. The ribs typically sweep forward across the shell, giving the fossil a dynamic, flowing appearance. Many examples also show a defined keel around the outer edge of the whorl, a feature often associated with streamlined ammonites adapted for active swimming in open marine environments. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION AND JURASSIC SETTINGThis specimen comes from the Beacon Limestone at Ilminster in Somerset, a historically important British Jurassic locality known for producing ammonites and other marine fossils. During the Early Jurassic, this part of Somerset was covered by warm, shallow to moderately deep seas. These ancient marine environments supported a rich ecosystem of ammonites, belemnites, bivalves, marine reptiles, fish, and other sea life.The Beacon Limestone represents sediment laid down on the seafloor during the Jurassic Period. Over millions of years, the remains of ammonites such as Harpoceras became buried, mineralised, and preserved within the limestone. Today, these fossils provide a direct and fascinating connection to the prehistoric seas that once covered southern England. FOSSIL FEATURES AND DISPLAY APPEALThis 6" Harpoceras fossil ammonite has been chosen as an attractive natural display piece. Harpoceras fossils are popular with collectors because of their classic ammonite spiral, strong Jurassic age, and connection to famous British fossil-bearing rocks. The shell form makes it ideal for fossil collections, educational displays, natural history cabinets, geology teaching, or as a distinctive gift for fossil enthusiasts.As with all natural fossils, the specimen may show natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, repaired or treated areas, surface wear, small imperfections, or variations in preservation. These characteristics are part of the fossil’s genuine geological history and add to its individual character. Full sizing and visual condition can be seen in the photo. AUTHENTIC BRITISH JURASSIC FOSSIL COLLECTABLEThis is a genuine fossil ammonite specimen, not a replica or cast. It was found, prepared, and treated by our own team, giving it a clear collecting history and provenance. Fossils from Ilminster and the wider Somerset Jurassic deposits are highly collectable due to their age, locality, and association with classic British ammonite-bearing limestone.This Harpoceras fossil ammonite would make a superb addition to any fossil collection, natural history display, school geology resource, or cabinet of curiosities. It is also an ideal gift for anyone interested in dinosaurs, prehistoric life, palaeontology, geology, fossils, or the Jurassic Period.
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