Earth Science Conservation Review

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Belmore; Moneyouragan PotFermanagh
Site Type: Pothole
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh District Council
Grid Reference: H12344075
Google maps: 54.31537,-7.81098
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary (Holocene)
Rock Name: Dartry Limestone Formation
Rock Type: Limestone
Interest
Other interest: dry valley, pothole

Summary of site:

Moneyouragan Pot is in the east depression of the dry valley of the same name. A 6m descent through cherty Dartry Limestone leads to an unstable boulder floor in which a small hole gives access to a lower, similar floor. Excavation here could open further extensions.

 Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2024. Belmore; Moneyouragan Pot, County Fermanagh, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review.
https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=379. Accessed on 2024-12-26

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