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King John's Castle

King John's Castle

Site Details

Location
King John's Castle
Grid reference
52.6701782, -8.6255286
Fossil Name
Olivellites
Fossil Type
Trace fossil (burrow)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Sandstone
Access Info
Paving stones of the footpath around the castle
Fossil Info
Dark grey sandstone with prominent pattern of curved lines - these are ancient burrows called Olivellites

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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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