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Knockmore

Knockmore in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

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1 h–2 h

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Knockmore is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Knockmore (from Irish Cnoc Mór 'big hill') is an upland area and townland situated in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland outside the village of Derrygonnelly, in the historical barony of Magheraboy. This area, together with the adjacent Barrs of Boho and most of the uplands in Boho parish, are described as the Knockmore Scarplands. The focal point of the area is Knockmore summit at 277 metres (909 ft). This area is notable for its flora and geology which is protected under an areas of special scientific interest (ASSI) designation, namely the West Fermanagh Scarplands ASSI and West Fermanagh Scarplands Special Area of Conservation (SAC). There are also a number of sites of archaeological significance, which have been recorded since the late 19th century.

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Coordinates
54.4018, -7.8646

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Where is Knockmore?
Knockmore is in Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.4018°, -7.8646°.