Mullaghcarn mountain

mountain, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Mullaghcarn is a mountain located in the Sperrin Mountains of Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The Sperrin Mountains are a range of hills that form part of the highlands around Lough Neagh. Mullaghcarn is one of the higher peaks in this range, with the highest peaks in the Sperrins exceeding 2,000 feet (608 meters). These mountains were significantly shaped by glaciation, leaving behind evidence of erosion and deposition. The landscape is characterized by glaciated glens, blanket bog, and heather.

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…and the 1,778-foot- (542-metre-) high Mullaghcarn mountain. Its central and southern portions were composed of fertile river valleys. The area was ruled by the ancient O’Neill family from the 5th through the 16th century, passing to English rule after the flight of Hugh O’Neill, 2nd earl of Tyrone, in 1607.
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…and the 1,778-foot- (542-metre-) high Mullaghcarn mountain. Its central and southern portions were composed of fertile river valleys. The area was ruled by the ancient O’Neill family from the 5th through the 16th century, passing to English rule after the flight of Hugh O’Neill, 2nd earl of Tyrone, in 1607.
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