Site Details

Location

Carrowmacbryan

Grid reference

54.293627, -9.0379589

Fossil Name

Brachiopods, corals

Fossil Type

Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)

Fossil Age

Carboniferous

Rock Type

Limestone

Access Info

There is limited parking, space for approx. 5 cars, at the end the laneway which adjoins this fossil site. WARNING: this is a tidally affected and exposed coastal location. Check the tides and weather conditions ahead of your visit. Good mobility and balance is required and outdoor shoes (hiking boots, trail runners) are strongly advised.

Fossil Info

The most abundant fossils in this location are solitary with smaller numbers of colonial corals and brachiopods. The brachiopods are mostly white, and while much less abundant than the corals in the location, are easily identified as they appear in start contrast to the darker coloured rock.