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Castle Steps

Castle Steps

Site Details

Location
Castle Steps
Grid reference
53.4234195, -79431672
Fossil Name
Olivellites
Fossil Type
Trace fossil (burrow)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Sandstone
Access Info
Paving stones of the steps in front of the castle leading to the river walk
Fossil Info
Dark grey sandstone with prominent pattern of curved lines - these are ancient burrows called Olivellites

Find out more about the fossils at this site

Olivellites

Ireland's Fossil Heritage

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

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