Earth Science Conservation Review

Noon's Hole-Arch Cave; Crunthelagh SinkFermanagh
Summary Full report
Site Type: Sinkhole
Site Status: ASSI
Council area: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Grid Reference: H09374793
Bing maps: 54.38012,-7.85685
Google maps: 54.38012,-7.85685
Rocks
Rock Age: Quaternary, Carboniferous (Asbian, Holocene, Visean)
Rock Name: Dartry Limestone Formation, Knockmore Limestone Member
Rock Type: Limestone
Interest
Other interest: sinkhole
Summary of site:
Water flows into a 3m deep rift that leads to a wet hole. A 6m passage in loose boulders follows. The flow through this sink is thought to emerge into High Noon’s (see Key Site 1161, Noon’s Hole, Arch Cave).

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