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The Gibraltar Rocks

The Gibraltar Rocks

Site Details

Location
The Gibraltar Rocks
Grid reference
54.27860, -8.513484
Fossil Name
Brachiopods, corals
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous 
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
There are a small number of parking spaces available at the turning-in area on Gibraltar Road, where the paved path towards the Gibraltar Rocks begins. 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. Fossils can be found at this site, both on the small rocky beach immediately adjacent to the parking area, and in the Gibraltar Rock outcrop itself.
Fossil Info
Light grey limestone with dark grey to black fossil brachiopods and corals.

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Ireland's Fossil Heritage

School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University College Cork, Distillery Fields, North Mall, Cork, T23 TK30,

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