Nautilus originating from the Belemnite Marls of Charmouth are scarce. This large specimen is encrusted with epifaunal tube worms and has a large area of post-depositional crushing. Some beautiful shell ornamentation is preserved.
Location: Charmouth, Dorset, England
Age: Lower Jurassic, Lower Lias, Belemnite Marls - 190 million years old.
Measurements: Nautilus (15.7cm)
Weight: 3.262kg