Earth Science Conservation Review

Reyfad-Carrickbeg; Oweyglass CavesFermanagh
Summary Full report
Site Type: Cave
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Grid Reference: H100470
Bing maps: 54.37202,-7.84611
Google maps: 54.37202,-7.84611
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary (Holocene)
Rock Type: Limestone
Interest
Other interest: arch, cave, cliff
Summary of site:
This group of caves, in a cliff of the Knockmore Limestone Member of the Dartry Limestone, is linked to a series of springs. They are believed to be the remnants of an earlier system, abandoned by a falling water table. The longest cave passage measures no more than 15m.

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