Earth Science Conservation Review

Noon's Hole-Arch Cave; Seltanahunny SinkFermanagh
Summary Full report
Site Type: Sinkhole
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Grid Reference: H08964860
Bing maps: 54.38641,-7.86299
Google maps: 54.38641,-7.86299
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary, Carboniferous (Asbian, Holocene, Visean)
Rock Name: Dartry Limestone Formation, Knockmore Limestone Member
Rock Type: Limestone
Interest
Other interest: sinkhole
Summary of site:
This is a bedding plane sink. The stream enters the space between two beds and flows along a 12m, tight passage to a waterfall and duck. The water is believed to join the Noon’s Hole drainage.

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