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58 South Mall, Cork city

58 South Mall, Cork city

Site Details

Location
58 South Mall, Cork city
Grid reference
51.896572, -8.472504
Fossil Name
Corals, crinoids
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
Can be easily accessed through the sidewalk.
Fossil Info
The grey building blocks accommodate a plethora of well-preserved and large crinoids and solitary corals.

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School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Distillery Fields, North Mall, Cork, T23 TK30,

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