Earth Science Conservation Review

Knockmore-Pollaraftra; PollnamaddaFermanagh
Summary Full report
Site Type: Pothole
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Grid Reference: H088491
Bing maps: 54.39091,-7.86451
Google maps: 54.39091,-7.86451
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary, Carboniferous (Asbian, Holocene, Visean)
Rock Name: Knockmore Limestone Member
Rock Type: Limestone
Interest
Other interest: pothole
Summary of site:
Pollnamadda (spelt Poulnamadda in cave literature) is a pothole, 11m deep and 5m in diameter. Exploration ceased there largely due to its choke of boulders being previously enhanced by old carpets, a bed and mattress, as well as dead sheep.

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