Earth Science Conservation Review
| Cushendun Bay - Structural | Antrim |
| Site Type: | Foreshore |
| Site Status: | ESCR |
| Grid Reference: | D252335 |
| Google maps: | 55.13332,-6.03696 |
| Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Rock Age: | Precambrian (Dalradian) |
| Rock Name: | Glendun Formation, Southern Highlands Group |
| Rock Type: | Schist |
| Interest | |
| Minerals: | Biotite, Chlorite, Tourmaline |
| Other interest: | bedding, cleavage, fold, disharmonic folds |
Introduction:
This site is located between the high and low water marks at the northern end of Cushendun Bay, and lies partly within a National Trust Conservation Area. Access is via the beach and dunes north of the Car Park at [D248 329] (Fig. 18).
The structural interest focuses on the fact that these are some of the most southerly outcrops of the NE Antrim Inlier and that they show evidence of complex polyphase deformation. Of particular interest is the local development of a relatively late-formed steeply inclined cleavage (S3) probably related to the formation of the Altmore Fold.
The structural interest focuses on the fact that these are some of the most southerly outcrops of the NE Antrim Inlier and that they show evidence of complex polyphase deformation. Of particular interest is the local development of a relatively late-formed steeply inclined cleavage (S3) probably related to the formation of the Altmore Fold.
| Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2024. Cushendun Bay - Structural, County Antrim, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review. https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=651. Accessed on 2024-12-26 |
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