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Kingscourt Sandstone

Coordinates: 53°55′N 6°47′W / 53.92°N 6.79°W / 53.92; -6.79
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Kingscourt Sandstone
Stratigraphic range: Triassic
TypeFormation
Lithology
PrimarySandstone
Location
Coordinates53°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.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ "Cavan County Council: Establishment of Groundwater Source Protection Zones" (PDF). Data.Gov.IE. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
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