Scawt Hill, Volcanic summit in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
The 378-meter peak features dolerite crags and steep cliffs with curving vertical joints that form part of the East Antrim escarpment landscape.
Geologist C.E. Tilley conducted extensive research on Scawt Hill between 1929 and 1933, documenting the mineral formations that influenced global geological studies.
The name originates from Ulster Scots term 'scawd', denoting the rocky surface characteristics found throughout the mountain landscape.
Visitors can access the summit via farm lanes or the Ulster Way footpath, starting from Linford car park, located 2 miles from Cairncastle.
The site contains the first discovered calcium orthosilicate, named larnite, demonstrating the interaction between dolerite and limestone formations.
Elevation above the sea: 378 m
GPS coordinates: 54.91074,-5.91545
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:05
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