1kg British Fossil Mix x 27 | Jurassic Dorset & Somerset Fossils | Genuine UK Fossils | Prepped by Hand

Description This listing offers a carefully selected 1kg mix of genuine British fossils, discovered by our expert team in Dorset and Somerset, two of the most fossil-rich regions in the UK. The fossils originate from Jurassic-aged deposits, representing life from approximately 201 to 145 million years ago. Each batch includes a variety of beautifully preserved fossil types, ideal for collectors, educators, and enthusiasts of British palaeontology. Geological Details: Age: Jurassic Period Regions: Dorset and Somerset, United Kingdom Formations Represented: Includes specimens from the Blue Lias, Beacon Limestone, Inferior Oolite, and related strata Depositional Environment: Shallow marine environments including lagoonal, reefal, and offshore shelf settings Fossil Types Commonly Included: Ammonites (e.g. Promicroceras, Androgynoceras, Harpoceras): spiral-shelled cephalopods, often pyritised or calcified Belemnites: extinct squid-like cephalopods, bullet-shaped guards Echinoids: sea urchins, may include spines or tests Bivalves: such as Gryphaea (“Devil’s Toenail”), Trigonia Gastropods: marine snail shells Crinoid stems: fossilised parts of sea lilies Occasional reptile bone or scute fragments Discovery & Preparation: Discovered by Alister and Alison on 29 March 2025 Cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison with care to maintain natural detail Each box is curated from the same high-quality batch pictured Morphological Features: Excellent preservation of fine structural detail (e.g. ammonite sutures, belemnite grooves) Natural coloration and mineralisation, with some fossils exhibiting pyrite or calcite infillings Notable Information: Ideal for fossil teaching kits, hands-on discovery, and starter collections Broad representation of Jurassic marine ecosystems Supplied in a 1kg mix, hand-picked to balance variety and quality Authenticity & Presentation: All fossils are 100% genuine, not replicas Each pack comes with a Certificate of Authenticity Scale cube = 1cm shown in photo for size reference You will receive the exact specimen mix shown or equivalent quality from the same find Educational Value: This fossil mix represents a microcosm of the Jurassic seas that once covered what is now Southern England. It’s perfect for schools, educational workshops, or fossil lovers seeking variety from a single purchase. These fossils offer a tangible connection to the prehistoric past and are rich in palaeontological context.   All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.