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'''Roineabhal''' is a hill on the [[Harris, Outer Hebrides|Isle of Harris]], in the [[Western Isles]] of Scotland. The granite on the summit plateau of the mountain is [[anorthosite]], and is similar in composition to rocks found in the mountains of the [[Moon]].<ref>McKirdy ''et al.'' (2007) page 94.</ref> |
'''Roineabhal''' is a hill on the [[Harris, Outer Hebrides|Isle of Harris]], in the [[Western Isles]] of Scotland. The granite on the summit plateau of the mountain is [[anorthosite]], and is similar in composition to rocks found in the mountains of the [[Moon]].<ref>McKirdy ''et al.'' (2007) page 94.</ref> |
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The area is part of the [[South Lewis, Harris and North Uist NSA|South Lewis, Harris and North Uist]] [[National Scenic Area]].<ref name="briefing">{{cite web| url=http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/general/quarry_briefing.htm| title=Superquarry Briefing| publisher=Alastair McIntosh| accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> |
The area is part of the [[South Lewis, Harris and North Uist NSA|South Lewis, Harris and North Uist]] [[National Scenic Area (Scotland)|National Scenic Area]].<ref name="briefing">{{cite web| url=http://www.alastairmcintosh.com/general/quarry_briefing.htm| title=Superquarry Briefing| publisher=Alastair McIntosh| accessdate=2009-08-30}}</ref> |
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It is the site of the original [[Lingerbay]] 'superquarry' planning application, submitted in 1991 and finally withdrawn in 2004.<ref name="briefing"/> |
It is the site of the original [[Lingerbay]] 'superquarry' planning application, submitted in 1991 and finally withdrawn in 2004.<ref name="briefing"/> |
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Revision as of 07:24, 28 April 2012
| Roineabhal | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 460 m (1,510 ft) |
| Prominence | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Parent peak | Beinn Dhubh |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland |
| OS grid | NG042860 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 18 |
Roineabhal is a hill on the Isle of Harris, in the Western Isles of Scotland. The granite on the summit plateau of the mountain is anorthosite, and is similar in composition to rocks found in the mountains of the Moon.[1]
The area is part of the South Lewis, Harris and North Uist National Scenic Area.[2]
It is the site of the original Lingerbay 'superquarry' planning application, submitted in 1991 and finally withdrawn in 2004.[2]
References
- McKirdy, Alan Gordon, John & Crofts, Roger (2007) Land of Mountain and Flood: The Geology and Landforms of Scotland. Edinburgh. Birlinn. ISBN 9781841583570
Footnotes
- ^ McKirdy et al. (2007) page 94.
- ^ a b "Superquarry Briefing". Alastair McIntosh. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
57°46′00″N 6°58′31″W / 57.76665°N 6.97537°W
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