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St Mary's Church Cork

St Mary's Church

Site Details

Location
St Mary's Church
Grid reference
51.901221, -8.4749118
Fossil Name
Olivellites 
Fossil Type
Trace fossil (burrow)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Sandstone
Access Info
Paving stones at the top of the steps outside the church
Fossil Info
Dark grey sandstone with prominent pattern of curved lines - these are ancient burrows called Olivellites

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Olivellites

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