Earth Science Conservation Review
| Carnaneigh - Structural | Antrim |
| Site Type: | Inland exposure |
| Site Status: | local interest |
| Grid Reference: | D256365 |
| Google maps: | 55.16015,-6.02937 |
| Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Rock Age: | Precambrian (Dalradian) |
| Rock Name: | Carnaneigh Green Beds, Runabay Head Formation, Southern Highlands Group |
| Rock Type: | Psammite, Schist |
| Interest | |
| Minerals: | Biotite, Chlorite |
| Other interest: | anticline, cleavage, fold, disharmonic folds |
Introduction:
The Carnaneigh site comprises a series of rocky knolls situated on the SE slope of Carnaneigh. Access is from the Torr Road in Aughnasillagh Townland about 4km north of Cushendun (Fig. 17).
The site contains readily accessible outcrop and provides an opportunity to study a variety of fold types in the Carnaneigh Green Bed Member of the Runabay Formation.
The site contains readily accessible outcrop and provides an opportunity to study a variety of fold types in the Carnaneigh Green Bed Member of the Runabay Formation.
| Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2026. Carnaneigh - Structural, County Antrim, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review. https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=650. Accessed on 2026-04-15 |
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