Mullaghcarn Explained

Mullaghcarn
Other Name:Mullach Cairn
Photo Size:250
Elevation M:542
Map:Northern Ireland
Label Position:none
Listing:Marilyn
Translation:peak of the cairns
Language:Irish
Location:County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Range:Sperrins
Coordinates:54.6743°N -7.2094°W
Grid Ref Ireland:H5180
Topo:OSNI Discoverer 13

Mullaghcarn ([1] [2]) is a mountain in the southwest Sperrins, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The peak reaches a height of 542 m (1778 ft),[3] and is the 370th highest in Ireland.[4] Mullaghcarn is in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area, on the edge of Gortin Glen Forest Park, and is the most southerly peak in the Sperrins.[4] It is 5miles northeast of Omagh,[5] and is 3.1miles south of Gortin.

Nature

Mullaghcarn is steep, and has a rocky summit. The west of the mountain is home to conifers.[6] "Acid" grassland is the most common on Mullaghcarn, and peat is not especially common, due to the draining of the eastern mountain. Heather is most common on the northern slopes. The red grouse can be found on heathland around Mullaghcarn.[7]

History

Mullaghcarn was home to firing ranges during World War II. These were used by the police and US Army soldiers stationed in the area.[8]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.logainm.ie/?text=mullaghcarn&placeID=122013 Placenames Database of Ireland
  2. Book: Mills, A. D.. A Dictionary of British Place-Names. Oxford University Press. 2003. 2009-01-20.
  3. Encyclopedia: Omagh. 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009-01-20.
  4. Web site: Mullaghcarn. MountainViews. 2009-01-20.
  5. Book: The Parliamentary Gazetteer of Ireland. mullaghcarn.. 1846. A Fullarton and Co.. 440. 2009-01-20.
  6. Web site: Bessy Bell and Gortin Landscape. Northern Ireland Environment Agency. 2009-01-20. https://archive.today/20120805091714/http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/landscape/country_landscape/26/26-land.htm. 2012-08-05. dead.
  7. Web site: Bessy Bell and Gortin Biodiversity Profile. Northern Ireland Environment Agency. 2009-01-20. https://archive.today/20120805114855/http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/landscape/country_landscape/26/26-bio.htm. 2012-08-05. dead.
  8. Web site: Your Place and Mine - Fecarry Range. BBC.co.uk. British Broadcasting Corporation. 2009-01-20.