Earth Science Conservation Review

Knockmore-Pollaraftra; PollaraftraFermanagh
Summary Full report
Site Type: Cave
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Grid Reference: H080498
Bing maps: 54.39721,-7.87681
Google maps: 54.39721,-7.87681
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary, Carboniferous (Asbian, Holocene, Visean)
Rock Name: Knockmore Limestone Member
Rock Type: Limestone, Mudstone, Shale
Interest
Minerals: Calcite
Other interest: bedding, fault, cave, speleothem
Summary of site:
Pollaraftra is fully described in Key Site 1162. It is one of four major systems on the north-east flank of the Ballintempo/Tullybrack uplands.

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