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Folkestone UK - can you identify these fossils


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Hi there - I've been ploughing through the web trying to identify these recent finds on a fossiling trip to Folkestone, but sadly without success. If anyone could help me identify them that would be very much appreciated.

Image 1 (specimen approx 2.5 cm long)

Image 2 (specimen approx 2.5 cm across)

Image 3: (largest specimen 6 cm long)

Thank you! :)

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Welcome to the Forum. :)

 

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I think the gastropod steinkerns probably can't be IDd much further - there are several that match that shape. The same probably goes for the bivalve in no. 2. 

No. 3 could be Inoceramus anglicus - the ornament is right.

 

(Pseudomytiloides dubius is a much older Lower Jurassic bivalve. :) )

 

(My source is the Palaeontological Association guide book, "Fossils of the Gault Clay", edited Young et al. A local specialist may be able to help more!)

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Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts - it's much appreciated. I've looked up Inoceramus anglicus images on google and it looks like a good match with the fossils I have.

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