Earth Science Conservation Review
| Camlough Quarry - Structural | Down |
| Site Type: | Quarry (disused) |
| Site Status: | ASSI |
| Grid Reference: | J03692459 |
| Google maps: | 54.15954,-6.41405 |
| Rocks | |
|---|---|
| Rock Age: | Tertiary, Devonian, Silurian (Devonian Undifferentiated, Palaeogene, Silurian Undifferentiated) |
| Rock Name: | Newry Granodiorite, Slieve Gullion Complex |
| Rock Type: | Granodiorite, Granophyre, Greywacke, Hornfels, Shale |
| Interest | |
| Other interest: | fault, contact |
Introduction:
Camlough Quarry is located on the eastern side of Cam Lough, approximately 2.5km south of Camlough. Access to the site is via the minor Keggall Road that joins the Newry Road (A25) at Camlough (Fig. 36).
The site contains structural features related to the emplacement of the Newry Granodiorite Complex (late-Caledonian) and the Slieve Gullion Igneous Complex (Palaeogene).
The site contains structural features related to the emplacement of the Newry Granodiorite Complex (late-Caledonian) and the Slieve Gullion Igneous Complex (Palaeogene).
| Enlander, I., Dempster, M. & Doughty, P., 2024. Camlough Quarry - Structural, County Down, site summary. [In] Earth Science Conservation Review. https://www.habitas.org.uk/escr/summary.php?item=660. Accessed on 2024-12-26 |
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