Iguanodonfossil Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) Hi, Just wanted to share my excitement at finally getting a chance to own a genuine lower lias ammonite from the infamous (now sadly closed/filled in) ironstone quarry in Scunthorpe (United Kingdom,Lincolnshire). The fossils found within this locality are mostly preserved in pure calcite and have a range of colours which include stunning/natural pinks and greens. It's due to arrive tomorrow! but I feel so privileged and lucky to grab one and also from a highly revered/professional prepper in the United Kingdom! : http://www.yorkshirecoastfossils.co.uk/scunthorpe_fossils.htm It's only a small specimen (Aegasteroceras sp) but still stunningly beautiful! Scunthorpe ammonites are among the most beautiful in the world (in my opinion) and if you can grab one, grab one whilst they are still within price range for most people because like all things they will go up in value as the years go by due to the quarry being closed. (As it hasn't arrived yet this photo isn't mine! and is property of "Yorkshire coast fossils", but sharing to share my excitement.) Edited June 20, 2016 by Iguanodonfossil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Cool, nice ammo John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 That certainly is a beaut! I can understand your excitement! Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormDancer Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Nice ammonite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFOOLEY Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Nice choice. "I am glad I shall never be young without wild country to be young in. Of what avail are forty freedoms without a blank spot on the map?" ~Aldo Leopold (1887-1948) New Mexico Museum of Natural History Bulletins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phevo Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 A piece of art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanodonfossil Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 I have it now safely in my possession, as I volunteer at a museum it will probably end up on display/shared for a while with the public. It is a work of art but a natural one! stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Just seen what you're standing on. I have the right hand foot John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Quite the nice specimen you've got there. Now I want one. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanodonfossil Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Just seen what you're standing on. I have the right hand foot Taken on the Isle Of Wight which are my usual stomping grounds. (ha pun intended!) Quite the nice specimen you've got there. Now I want one. RB If you can grab one, especially from the guy mentioned do so! Maybe in my future I might be able to get a large specimen but they are getting very rare to obtain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Taken on the Isle Of Wight which are my usual stomping grounds. (ha pun intended!) mine's from Bexhill on Sea. I had a week on the IoW earlier this year work related and found tons of stuff as I worked my way around the coast. Need to go back next month or August. Accommodation is a killer this time of year though. John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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