| Kingscourt Sandstone | |
|---|---|
| Stratigraphic range: Triassic | |
| Type | Formation |
| Lithology | |
| Primary | Sandstone |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 53°55′N 6°47′W / 53.92°N 6.79°W / 53.92; -6.79 |
| Country |  Ireland |
The Kingscourt Sandstone is a geologic formation in Ireland. It preserves fossils dating back to the Triassic period.
The formation is immediately to the west of the Kingscourt Gypsum formation, stretching through counties Cavan and Monaghan.
See also
References
- "Cavan County Council: Establishment of Groundwater Source Protection Zones" (PDF). Data.Gov.IE. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
External links
- Various Contributors to the Paleobiology Database. "Fossilworks: Gateway to the Paleobiology Database". Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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