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Cathedral Square

Cathedral Square

Site Details

Location
Cathedral Square
Grid reference
52.260152, -7.107152
Fossil Name
Brachiopods, corals, crinoids
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
Paving stones in Cathedral Square, and building stones along the lower part of Christ Church Cathedral
Fossil Info
Dark grey limestone with white brachiopods, corals and crinoids

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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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