What is recorded here
Lurga Point is a headland composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340 to 320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its coastal erosion features and its role in the geological diversity of County Clare's coastline.
Places near here
Seafield North BeachBeach / strand · 683 yd
White Point FortFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1244 yd
IndicatedPromontory fort, coastal · 1553 yd
Tromra CastleCastle, tower house · 1743 yd
Mutton IslandIsland · 1.3 mi
Catholic Church of Our Lady Star of the Seachurch/chapel · 1.4 mi
Kilmurry Church (in ruins)Church · 1.6 mi
Emlagh PointHeadland · 1.8 mi
Caherrush Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.3 mi
Spanish Point BeachBeach / strand · 3.2 mi
Spanish PointHeadland · 3.3 mi
Doughmore BeachBeach / strand · 3.6 miOther information
Photo: Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0