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Church of Saints Peter & Paul Athlone

Church of Saints Peter & Paul Athlone

Site Details

Location
Church of Saints Peter & Paul Athlone
Grid reference
53.4235448, -7.9431806
Fossil Name
Corals, crinoids
Fossil Type
Various marine animals (shells and other invertebrate animals – without backbones)
Fossil Age
Carboniferous
Rock Type
Limestone
Access Info
Pillars of gate to the church
Fossil Info
Grey limestone with lighter grey - white crinoid fossils, individual ossicles and stem section, and solitary corals

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