Earth Science Conservation Review

Knockmore-Pollaraftra; Garrison CaveFermanagh
Summary Full report
Site Type: Cave
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Grid Reference: H088497
Bing maps: 54.3963,-7.8645
Google maps: 54.3963,-7.8645
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary, Carboniferous (Holocene, Visean)
Rock Name: Knockmore Limestone Member
Rock Type: Limestone
Interest
Minerals: Calcite
Other interest: cave, flowstone, stalactite, stalagmite
Summary of site:
This messy cave comprises 75m of muddy passages which lead to a climbable shaft that descends to calcite flows. There are good cave decorations and a bat population that should not be disturbed.

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