Earth Science Conservation Review
| Reyfad-Carrickbeg; Seltanacool Sinks | Fermanagh |
| Site Type: | Sinkhole |
| Site Status: | ASSI |
| Council area: | Fermanagh District Council |
| Grid Reference: | H102458 |
| Google maps: | 54.36124,-7.84308 |
| Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Rock Age: | Quaternary (Holocene) |
| Rock Type: | Limestone |
| Interest | |
| Other interest: | pothole, sinkhole |
Summary of site:
The line of three Seltanacool Sinks is situated in a huge, blind hollow below the boundary of the Meenymore shales above, with the Dartry Limestone. The main sink is a shake hole about 15m deep. A stream drains off the shales and sinks about 5m from the shake hole. Dye testing links it to Carrickbeg. There is a draught blowing through the boulder choke but no easy or obvious way through.
| Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2024. Reyfad-Carrickbeg; Seltanacool Sinks, County Fermanagh, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review. https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=399. Accessed on 2024-12-26 |
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