Earth Science Conservation Review

Mourne Plain Complex - Glenloughan PitDown
Summary Full report
Site Type: Pit
Site Status: TBC
Council area: Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
Grid Reference: J32563169
Bing maps: 54.21665,-5.96879
Google maps: 54.21665,-5.96879
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary (Late Midlandian)
Interest
Other interest: Glacial deposit, Glaciomarine deposit, Glaciotectonic, ice lobe, moraine, outwash
Summary of site:
This pit exposes a sequence of sediments through the Cranfield Moraine which clearly indicate deposition from melting ice into the marine environment. To understand their significance and context see record 441, Mourne Plain Complex û Cranfield Moraine.

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