Rosbeg / Lackan
Rosbeg / Lackan
Site Details
- Location
- Rosbeg / Lackan
- Grid reference
- 54.2367535, -9.08402603
- Fossil Name
- Brachiopods, corals, gastropods
- Fossil Type
- Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
- Fossil Age
- Carboniferous
- Rock Type
- Limestone
- Access Info
- This site is easily accessed as the laneway leads directly to the rocky outcrop, however, is there is only room for 1-2 cars. WARNING: This is a rocky coastal location with uneven terrain on the rocky outcrop. Please check weather conditions and take care as the rocks become slippery when wet.
- Fossil Info
- The fossils are relatively poorly preserved and are typically yellow-brown in colour with some brighter white and grey fossils present in fresh exposures.
