Earth Science Conservation Review

Carboniferous Subarea-12; Draperstown-Glenshane Pass-LimavadyLondonderry
Summary Full report
Site Type: Various
Council area: Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council
Grid Reference: H7894,C6722
Bing maps: 54.78826,-6.7875
Google maps: 54.78826,-6.7875
Rocks
Rock Age: Carboniferous (Asbian, Tournasian, Visean)
Rock Name: Altagoan Formation, Armagh Group, Desertmartin Limestone Formation, Drumard Member, Iniscarn Sandstone Formation, Leitrim Group, Meenymore Formation, Mormeal Member, Tyrone Group
Rock Type: Evaporite, Limestone, Mudstone, Sand, Sandstone, Shale, Siltstone
Interest
Minerals: Anhydrite, Gypsum, Halite
Fossil Groups: Bivalve, Crustacea, Miospore, Trace fossil
Other interest: cross-bedding, dessication cracks, ripple marks

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