Earth Science Conservation Review

Reyfad-Carrickbeg; Fairy CaveFermanagh
Summary Full report
Site Type: Cave
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Grid Reference: H09254750
Bing maps: 54.37653,-7.85841
Google maps: 54.37653,-7.85841
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary (Holocene)
Rock Type: Limestone
Interest
Other interest: cave, sump
Summary of site:
Fairy Cave appears to be part of an old series of passages above the main Reyfad system. It runs for 50m along a limestone joint (a natural fracture caused by stress). The passage is 1m high at best and ends in a sump pool, beyond which is a steep slope ending in a silt-choked hole.

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