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The Pre-Cambrian and Lower Palaeozoic Rocks of South-east Co. Wexford, Eire

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

T. P. Crimes  and
N. B. Dhonau
T. P. Crimes
Affiliation:
Department of Geology, The University, Liverpool, 3.
N. B. Dhonau
Affiliation:
Department of Geology, Sedgwick Museum, Cambridge.
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Abstract

The pre-Carboniferous rocks exposed along the coast of Co. Wexford from Rosslare to Bannow Island have been re-examined. Four distinct units are recognized: the Rosslare Complex, the Cul-lenstown Group, the Tagoat Group and the Bannow Group.

The Rosslare Complex and the Cullenstown Group are suggested to be of Pre-Cambrian age. A correlation is proposed between the Cullenstown Group and part of the Mona Complex of Anglesey; the Rosslare Complex is thought to be much older. It is suggested tentatively that all the Bannow Group may be of Ordovician age.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 104 , Issue 3 , June 1967 , pp. 213 - 221
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1967

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