Site Details

Location

The Library

Grid reference

52.259554, -7.110944

Fossil Name

Brachiopods, corals, Olivellites

Fossil Type

Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones), Trace fossil (burrow)

Fossil Age

Carboniferous

Rock Type

Limestone and Sandstone

Access Info

Building stones of the Library and paving stones in front of the building

Fossil Info

Light grey limestone with white brachiopods and corals. Dark grey sandstone with prominent pattern of curved lines in front of the library - these are ancient burrows called Olivellites