Larger picture

Large Barwell Meteorite Fragment - SOLD

This is arguably the most famous UK meteorite fall of all.
Known as the Christmas meteorite as it fell on the town of Barwell in Leicestershire on Christmas Eve 1965.

We have managed to source a very limited supply of small samples of this legendary meteorite.

This sample is a 4mm fragment of the meteorite in a gem jar.
The fragment weighs  0.036 grams

 

This is guaranteed to be a genuine meteorite - and comes nicely presented  along with a signed certificate. We will also send you an illustrated A4 meteorite information sheet. This is an ideal introduction to the amazing world of metorite collecting and would make a GREAT gift for any astronomy or natural history fan!