Knockmore

This article is about the upland region in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. For other uses, see Knockmore (disambiguation).

Knockmore (from Irish Cnoc Mór 'big hill') is an upland area and townland situated in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland outside the village of Derrygonnelly, in the historical barony of Magheraboy. This area, together with the adjacent Barrs of Boho and most of the uplands in Boho parish, are described as the Knockmore Scarplands.[1] The focal point of the area is Knockmore summit at 277 metres (909 ft).

This area is notable for its flora and geology which is protected under an areas of special scientific interest (ASSI) designation, namely the West Fermanagh Scarplands ASSI and West Fermanagh Scarplands Special Area of Conservation (SAC).[1] There are also a number of sites of archaeological significance, which have been recorded since the late 19th century.[2]

  1. ^ a b "The Knockmore Scarpland Landscape". Northern Ireland Environment Agency. Retrieved 4 May 2009.
  2. ^ Plunkett, Thomas (1879). "Report of the committee appointed to Explore the Fermanagh Caves". Report of the 48th Meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, Dublin, 1878. London: Murray, John: 183–185. Retrieved 24 January 2011.