To book between October and March, please contact me by mobile or email.
+35385718830
info@fossils.ie
We’ll explore the western beach at Seafield, near Quilty in County Clare.
All fossils here are from the Namurian stage (326.4 to 313.0 million years ago) during the Upper Carboniferous period.
Fossils found at Seafield include:
Extinct plants: lepidodendron, stigmaria, calamites
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Lepidodendron knorria (inner bark of trunk). ©JuttaKruse2019
Extinct marine ammonoids: goniatites |
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Septarian concretion with goniatites. ©JuttaKruse2019
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Trace fossils of burrowing or resting marine creatures
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Trace fossils lockeia in rippled sandstone. ©JuttaKruse2019
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Tour length:
We meet:
In the free public car park for Seafield pier and beaches (called 'Baile An Tsagart' by Google maps)
Google maps https://goo.gl/maps/W8rpgeBMfTuWdPRHA
Directions from Quilty village to the public car park for Seafield pier and beaches
https://goo.gl/maps/iJjHpdrSK26mcmTk9
Good to know:
Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. We'll walk on sand, rocks, beach boulders and pebbles. Hiking boots are ideal, but trainers or other shoes with good grip are fine. Flip flops are not suitable.
There is (nearly) always a risk of showers, bring a light rain coat. Wear sun protection if required. Our pace will be slow and we'll stop frequently to search for fossils.
There are no facilities and there is no shop at Seafield. Please bring water and a snack as required.
Contact us if you have any questions: email info@fossils.ie or call 0857188830.
If booking for groups of more than 8 people, please contact us by email info@fossils.ie or call 0857188830. Thank you!
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Please note:
All our fossil tours aim to raise awareness, increase appreciation and encourage conservation of our natural landscapes. In this sense, any fossils and other features we encounter may be photographed, but not collected.