The Kingscourt Gypsum is a geologic formation in Ireland. It preserves fossil flora dating back to the Wuchiapingian stage of the late Permian period.[1]

Kingscourt Gypsum
Stratigraphic range: Wuchiapingian
~259–255 Ma
TypeFormation
Unit ofNew Red Sandstone
Sub-unitsLower Gypsum, Lower Mudstone, Middle Mudstone, Upper Gypsum & Upper Mudstone Members
Lithology
PrimaryShale, gypsum
OtherMudstone, claystone
Location
Coordinates53°54′N 6°48′W / 53.9°N 6.8°W / 53.9; -6.8
Approximate paleocoordinates16°00′N 11°30′E / 16.0°N 11.5°E / 16.0; 11.5
RegionCounty Cavan
Country Ireland
Type section
Named forKingscourt
Kingscourt Gypsum is located in Ireland
Kingscourt Gypsum
Kingscourt Gypsum (Ireland)

Fossil content

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The formation has provided the following fossils:[1]

Flora

See also

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References

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Bibliography

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  • Visscher, H (1971), "The Permian and Triassic of the Kingscourt Outlier, Ireland", Geological Survey of Ireland Special Paper, 1: 1–114