Lower lias crinoid

[DE&i]

This crinoid is labelled as Pentacrinus sp, Lower Lias, Auborn.

 

 

 

But it's the word or place name ? Auborn that has me stumped. Does anyone know of such a place or meaning of the word Auborn.

 

 

[Fossildude19]

Darren, 

Could it just be a mis-spelling of Aubourn? Anywhere in the UK with that name?

I wonder if it is a case of a place name that may have changed over time?

 

 

EDIT: There is an Aubourn.

[oilshale]

There is a (faint) dot behind Auborn - could this be an abbreviation?

[DevonianDigger]

Auborn is a practically non-existent location in North Kesteven district in England in Lincolnshire county, in a valley on the River Witham. A place which I believe is not only on the lower Lias, but also home to very nice crinoid finds! I think that's your winner. It is now spelled Aubourn, but historically, was spelled Auborn. (If you look at census records and county ledgers from the past, it is spelled Auborn.)

 

Adding more info: After looking into it further, that's almost certainly your bet as the areas south and east of Linconshire are known to be home to some of the best Pentacrinus digs out there!