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The Thosel

The Thosel

Site Details

Location
The Thosel
Grid reference
52.6518897, -7.2530727
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 of the building
Fossil Info
Grey limestone with white brachiopod and coral fossils. Some dense fossil layers in the bottom of the pillars.

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