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Bank of Ireland, Birr

Bank of Ireland, Birr

Site Details

Location
Bank of Ireland, Birr
Grid reference
53.096304, -7.91090978
Fossil Name
Brachiopods, crinoids
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones) 
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
Easily accessible from the footpath. Several pay and display public car parks within walking distance.
Fossil Info
The low wall in front of the building is very fossiliferous, with abundant crinoid ossicles and common small brachiopods. 

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Ireland's Fossil Heritage

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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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