Site Details

Location

Fanore Beach

Grid reference

53.12009, -9.289565

Fossil Name

Corals, Gastropods

Fossil Type

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

Fossil Age

Carboniferous (approx. 340 million years old)

Rock Type

Limestone

Access Info

WARNING! This is a shoreface location so please check weather conditions and tides before you visit. Full access to the rocks containing the fossils at this location is only possible at low tide. Take care as rocks can become slippery when wet. Park at the beach car park. Walk onto the beach and explore the dark grey/black low-lying rocks in the middle of the beach.

Fossil Info

The fossils here stand out as they are bright white, and the rocks are dark grey/black in colour. Fossils found here include corals and gastropods.