Earth Science Conservation Review
| Butterlope Glen - Structural | Tyrone |
| Site Type: | Crags |
| Site Status: | ASSI |
| Grid Reference: | H493947 |
| Google maps: | 54.79819,-7.23345 |
| Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Rock Age: | Precambrian (Dalradian) |
| Rock Name: | Dungiven Formation |
| Rock Type: | Pelitic rock, Psammite, Quartzite, Semi-pelitic rock |
| Interest | |
| Other interest: | bedding, graded bedding, cleavage, fold, fold hinge |
Introduction:
Butterlope Glen is a deeply incised glacial-meltwater channel situated in the townland of Clogherny, approximately 4km north of Plumbridge. Access to the northern end of the site is via Butterlope Road south from the junction with the Donemana to Plumbridge road (B45) (Fig. 11).
| Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2024. Butterlope Glen - Structural, County Tyrone, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review. https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=645. Accessed on 2024-12-26 |
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