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Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Site Details

Location
Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral
Grid reference
52.652293, -7257422
Fossil Name
Brachiopods, corals
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
Building and pillar stones around the church
Fossil Info
Grey limestone with white brachiopods and corals. Fossils can also be seen in black/dark grey marble floor tiles along the centre aisle of the church.

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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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