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British Ordovician Trilobite Ogyginus corndensis
Camnant Mudstone Formation, Gilwern Hill near LlandrindrodWells, Powys, Wales
This is a nice large example of this classic Britishtrilobite measuring 10cm in length on a sizeable piece of matrix measuring 25cmby 10cm at its widest points.
This specimen was found in 1980 and presented as a gift toDr David Gerlad (Dave) Hessayon OBE. (1928-2025) who was the Chief Scientist withPan Britannica Industries and a best selling author of a number of well knowngardening books which have sold millions of copies.
There is a small metal plaque on the matrix which reads
1st March 1980. 25th Anniversary of DaveHessayon with Pan Britannica Industries Ltd. & 500 Millionth Anniversary ofOgyginus corndensis on Earth.
The trilobite has some mild loss to the body shell on theright hand cheek else a very good large size specimen collected over 45 yearsago,
Nowadays its rare to find nice large specimens at thisclassic locality.
Specimen is heavy, nearly two kilos packed
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