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Christ Church

Christ Church

Site Details

Location
Christ Church
Grid reference
53.34317, -6.27132
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
Building stones of the main church, best fossils in the building stones that line the corners of the building
Fossil Info
Grey limestone with grey fossils, brachiopods, corals and crinoids

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