Marston Marble Slice 11.5cm, Lower Jurassic, UK

Keywords: Stability, Continuity, Grounding, Legacy, Rhythm

Location: Lower Jurassic, Obtusum Zone, Marston Magna, Somerset, UK

Marston Marble is a fascinating fossil rich limestone found around Marston Magna in Somerset, England. Despite its name, it is not a true marble but a beautifully patterned sedimentary rock formed over 200 million years ago during the Early Jurassic period. The stone is filled with tiny ammonite fossils, their pale spirals contrasting against a deep grey or brown matrix, preserving a snapshot of ancient marine life from the days of early oceans.

Once used in local architecture and monuments, Marston Marble carries both geological and historical significance. It represents endurance, transformation and the continuity of natural cycles, linking us to the vast story of the earth’s evolution.

Safe to water cleanse? Yes, though best cleaned gently with a soft cloth rather than prolonged immersion

Marston Marble Freeform 1.6KG, Lower Jurassic, UK

This Marston Marble freeform stands naturally on its own, making it an excellent display piece without the need for additional support. Sourced from Marston Magna in Somerset, within the Lower Jurassic Obtusum Zone, this fossil rich limestone formed around 200 million years ago in an ancient marine environment.

Marston Marble is not a true marble, but a sedimentary limestone distinguished by its abundance of fossilised ammonites. This piece contains a natural mix of Lower Jurassic ammonite forms, including Promicroceras, Asteroceras, Cymbites, Xipheroceras and related species.  Marston Marble is traditionally associated with grounding, stability and continuity, symbolising endurance and the long rhythms of natural cycles. 

The freeform has been carefully hand polished to reveal the fossil detail while maintaining the stone’s organic character. Please Note: Light hand polishing marks may be present please refer to the photographs for clarity.

Marston Marble is safe for gentle water contact, though cleaning is best carried out with a soft dry or lightly damp cloth rather than prolonged immersion.

Further Reading: Fossil Guide of Ammonite

Marston Marble Freeform 22cm, Lower Jurassic, UK

This Marston Marble freeform  originates from Marston Magna, Somerset, within the Lower Jurassic Obtusum Zone. Formed around 200 million years ago, Marston Marble is a fossil rich sedimentary limestone, despite its traditional name.

The stone contains a natural assemblage of Lower Jurassic ammonites, including Promicroceras, Asteroceras, Cymbites, Xipheroceras and related forms. These fossilised ammonites appear as pale spiral shapes set within a darker grey to brown limestone matrix, preserving a diverse snapshot of early Jurassic marine life from a single geological environment.

This piece has been hand polished to enhance the fossil detail while retaining the natural character of the stone.

Please Note: Light hand polishing marks may be visible please refer to the photographs for detail.

Marston Marble is traditionally associated with stability, grounding and continuity, reflecting endurance, legacy and the steady rhythm of natural cycles.

This piece does not stand upright on its own. It can be displayed naturally resting on its side or supported upright using a suitable stand, depending on preference.

Marston Marble is safe for gentle water contact, though cleaning is best carried out using a soft dry or lightly damp cloth rather than prolonged immersion.

Further Reading: Fossil Guide of Ammonite

Marston Marble Freeform 16cm, Lower Jurassic, UK

This Marston Marble freeform originates from Marston Magna, Somerset, within the Lower Jurassic Obtusum Zone. Despite its name, Marston Marble is not a true marble but a fossil rich sedimentary limestone formed around 200 million years ago in a shallow marine environment.The stone contains a natural assemblage of Lower Jurassic ammonites, including Promicroceras, Asteroceras, Cymbites, Xipheroceras and related ammonite forms.Each specimen is completely unique, with variations in fossil density, pattern and tone.

Marston Marble has long been valued locally and was historically used in architecture and monuments throughout Somerset, giving each piece both geological and historical significance. This freeform has been shaped and polished to highlight the fossil detail while retaining the natural character of the stone. 

Please note that light hand polishing marks may be visible; please refer to the photographs for detail.

Marston Marble is traditionally associated with stability, grounding and continuity, often viewed as a stone that reflects endurance, legacy and the steady rhythm of natural cycles.

Marston Marble is safe for gentle water contact, though cleaning is best carried out using a soft dry or lightly damp cloth rather than prolonged immersion.

Further Reading: Fossil Guide of Ammonite