Site Details

Location

Glasnevin Cemetery

Grid reference

53.36989, -6.27759

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

Grave monuments, footpaths and roadway near the entrance of the cemetary contain fossils. Go to the Michael Meade family vault directly inside and facing the entrance.

Fossil Info

The stone and angel figures carved into the grey limestone contain spectacular fossils. The limestone is extremely rich in crinoid ossicles, brachiopods and corals. The red paving stones nearby are Cork Red Marble, which contains rare to common crinoid ossicles.