Earth Science Conservation Review

Derrynoyd Townland, near DraperstownLondonderry
Derrynoyd, near Draperstown, Co.Londonderry, June 1997.
Summary Full report
Site Type: Mine (disused), Spoil heaps
Site Status: local interest
Council area: Mid Ulster District Council
Grid Reference: H756955
Bing maps: 54.8021,-6.82441
Google maps: 54.8021,-6.82441
Rocks
Rock Age: Devonian
Rock Type: Sandstone
Interest
Minerals: Barytes
Summary of site:
A network of barite (barium sulphate) veins in the Carboniferous Iniscarn Formation outcrop at this abandoned mine locality.

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