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Church of St Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh

Church of St Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh

Site Details

Location
Church of St Mary of the Rosary, Nenagh
Grid reference
52.865965, -8.198477
Fossil Name

Crinoids

Fossil Type
Marine animals (shells, invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
Easy access to the church yard by car or foot
Fossil Info
In front of the church's entrance there is a pedestal with a bowl made of black limestone accommodating a plethora of small-sized 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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