Poulsallagh Storm Beach
Poulsallagh Storm Beach
Site Details
- Location
- Poulsallagh Storm Beach
- Grid reference
- 53.05957, -9.364004
- Fossil Name
- Brachiopods, corals, crinoids
- 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 rocky coastal location with uneven terrain and unprotected steep drops. 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 lay-by at 53.060719, -9.362112, there is space for around 6 cars here. Carefully cross the road and access the rocky field. Walk south towards Poulsallagh storm beach. Take care on the rocks and large boulders here.
- Fossil Info
- The fossils here are bright white and the rocks are a dark grey/black limestone. The most abundant fossils seen at Poulsallagh are large brachiopods but crinoids and corals can also be found here.
