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Sheep's Head

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Sheep's Head
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Sheep's Head is recorded as a headland in County Cork. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
Sheep's Head is a prominent headland composed primarily of Carboniferous limestone, formed around 340–320 million years ago through the accumulation of marine sediments. It is notable for its dramatic coastal scenery and its role in local geography and maritime history along the southwest coast of Ireland.

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Photo: Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0