LBPS-S0034 – London Basin Palaeontological Society

Carapace, abdomen and cheliped

Specimen Details

Fossil Site Seasalter

Geological Unit London Clay Formation

Completeness Near Complete

Preservation Quality Good

Provenance Confidence Confirmed

Completeness Near Complete

Preservation Quality Good

Preservation Style Phosphatised

Distortion / Deformation Slight

Slight distortion and crushing.

The tail fan is absent.

Collected By Tom Wells

Date Found July 1, 2024 (Month Known)

Recovery Context Loose Surface Find

Enclosing Material Nodule / Concretion

Collecting Method Surface Collecting

Provenance Confidence Confirmed

Disposition / Transfer Status Currently held

Preparation Status Prepared

Prepared By Tony Vale

Preparation Method Hand Tools / Needle and Mechanical Air Pen

Current custody and collection history are recorded separately so the specimen's provenance remains visible after donation, transfer or loan.

Current Repository / Collection Tom Wells collection

Catalogue / Accession Number 043

A specimen of unusual completeness and articulation, despite some crushing and damage to the carapace and abdomen.

Collection / Photographer Credit

Tom Wells