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Lough Doo ASSI

Last updated: 5 February 2010

Site No ASSI 226
Area 97.94 (ha)
Declared Date 27/3/2002
Confirmed Date 28/10/2002
County: Tyrone
Council(s) Cookstown DC
Keywords Earth Science

The Lough Doo area is of importance in understanding the recent glacial history of Northern Ireland. Sand ridges represent sub-glacial streams which fed a major pro-glacial lake to the north. The preserved branching eskers are in near pristine condition.

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