Slievemore
Slievemore | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 671 m (2,201 ft) |
Prominence | 582 m (1,909 ft) |
Parent peak | Croaghaun |
Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt |
Naming | |
Native name | Sliabh Mór (Irish) |
English translation | 'big mountain' |
Pronunciation | Irish: [ˈʃlʲiəw mˠoːɾˠ][dubious ] |
Geography | |
Slievemore Location in Ireland÷ | |
Location | Mayo, Republic of Ireland |
Parent range | Achill Island |
OSI/OSNI grid | F650086 |
Topo map | OSi Discovery 30 |
Slievemore (Irish: Sliabh Mór, meaning 'big mountain') is the second highest peak on Achill Island after Croaghaun, in County Mayo, Ireland. Its elevation is 671 m (2,201 ft).
Archaeology[]
In 1991, the Achill Archaeological Field School was opened. That year, the Deserted Village Project was created to perform archaeology excavations in Slievemore.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Achill Archaeological Field School 2009". Achill Archaeological Field School. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
External links[]
Coordinates: 54°00′33″N 10°03′36″W / 54.00905°N 10.05994°W
Categories:
- Achill Island
- Hewitts of Ireland
- Marilyns of Ireland
- Mountains and hills of County Mayo
- Special Areas of Conservation in the Republic of Ireland
- Mountains under 1000 metres