Fossil Reptile Bones in Block – Aust Cliff, Bristol UK – Upper Triassic – Westbury Formation – Genuine Fossil with COA

Description Discover a fascinating piece of prehistory with this genuine fossil reptile bone block from the Westbury Formation of the Penarth Group, located at Aust Cliff, Bristol, UK. This specimen hails from the Upper Triassic period and originates specifically from the famous fish, reptile and coprolite bed at Aust Cliff—an iconic British fossil site known for its exceptional preservation of vertebrate material. Your specimen includes fossilised reptile bones within a natural matrix, representing the rich vertebrate assemblage typical of this Rhaetian-aged deposit. This geological horizon is known for yielding bones from marine reptiles and rare terrestrial remains, often associated with abundant fish remains and coprolites, deposited in a shallow marine or lagoonal environment Geological Stage: Rhaetian, Upper Triassic Formation: Westbury Formation Group: Penarth Group Locality: Aust Cliff, near Bristol, UK Depositional Environment: Shallow marine to lagoonal Biozone: Apatopus Biozone (inferred from stratigraphy) Notable Features: Multi-specimen matrix; includes reptile bone fragments with high preservation fidelity; associated with famous vertebrate-rich horizon Each fossil is 100% genuine, hand-selected by our in-house team. The specimen offered is the exact item photographed and was discovered by our experienced field collectors Alister and Alison on 07 April 2025. It has since been professionally cleaned, prepped, and stabilised by Alison to ensure lasting integrity. The fossil comes securely packaged and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring full provenance. Scale cube = 1cm. For full size and detail, please refer to the photo provided. Perfect for fossil enthusiasts, collectors, and educational purposes.   Shop with Confidence: All of our fossils are guaranteed authentic specimens. Every order includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Carefully handled, cleaned, and preserved by our professional preparator. The specimen pictured is the exact piece you will receive.