Scawt Hill, Volcanic summit in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Scawt Hill is a volcanic summit rising about 378 meters with dolerite crags and steep cliffs. The crags display distinctive vertical joints and form part of the East Antrim escarpment landscape.
Geologist C.E. Tilley conducted extensive research on the site between 1929 and 1933. His documentation of mineral formations significantly influenced geological studies worldwide.
The name comes from the Ulster Scots word 'scawd', which refers to rocky surfaces visible across the mountain. This term reflects how local language has always been tied to the landscape itself.
The summit can be reached via farm lanes or the Ulster Way footpath, with the starting point from Linford car park roughly 2 kilometers away. The terrain requires sturdy footwear and moderate fitness, especially in wet conditions.
The site was where the first calcium orthosilicate mineral, called larnite, was discovered. This mineral formed from the chemical interaction between dolerite and limestone layers.
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