Discover Alone, back to main map

Giants Bed

Named rock
Giants Bed
Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Giants Bed is a coastal rock feature in County Wexford, composed of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340–320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its possible association with local folklore referencing giants, though its geological significance lies in its exposure of ancient sedimentary rock layers along the coast.

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places

Other information

Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed