What is recorded here
Dún Aonair is a headland composed primarily of Silurian-age volcanic and sedimentary rocks, formed around 440 to 420 million years ago through volcanic activity and subsequent marine sedimentation. It is notable for its well-preserved basalt columns and coastal erosion features, which provide insight into ancient geological processes in western Ireland.
Places near here
Bun a'tSrutha/Base of the StreamCliff · 439 yd
Hut site in Cill Ón ChathaHut site · 523 yd
Cuas MaghognaíBay · 593 yd
Radial-stone enclosure in Cill Ón ChathaRadial-stone enclosure · 680 yd
Chaytor's StablesRuins · 1151 yd
Bogha SínMountain / peak · 1386 yd
Liberator "63939" monumentMemorial · 1434 yd
Tráigh LeagaighBeach / strand · 1617 yd
Cuas Faoi ThalamhCave · 1.1 mi
Cnoc Ceannúch (Canuig Mountain)Mountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Cuas a' PhúcaCave · 1.4 mi
Tráigh na CilleBeach / strand · 1.4 miOther information
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