Here's some cute wee Cuddy's beads for #StCuthbertsDay! In medieval times, fossilised crinoids were collected from the shores of Lindisfarne and strung together to make necklaces and rosaries 🖤
@palaeokatie There's the stars I was telling you about!! Great specimens!!! God, I wish I had a good place to go fossil hunting!!!!! I miss it.
@palaeokatie I used to do that here in the states. That was the beginning of my love for fossils. ♥️
@palaeokatie Those are awesome I find them here in michigan as well! The Native Americans used them.
@palaeokatie Just the most amazing wee things. I’d swear they’re buttons.
@palaeokatie Beautiful. Here's a crinoid stem that hasn't broken into separate parts, found on a beach in Norfolk a few years ago.
@palaeokatie What rock type are these coming out of? I have found plenty of crinoid ossicles but never seem to get to see the fine detail, with the central opening. Maybe not looking closely enough!