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The Reen Viewing point, Tipperary

The Reen Viewing point, Tipperary

Site Details

Location
The Reen Viewing point, Tipperary
Grid reference
52.607182, -7.638190
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 is a small parking area in front of the entrance.
Fossil Info
The stones on the floor of the memorial accommodate many brachiopods as well as two different types of colonial corals.

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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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