Trostan

Trostan (Irish: Trostán, meaning 'pole/staff') is a mountain in County Antrim, Northern Ireland and at 551 metres (1,808 feet) is the highest point in the county.[1]

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Location in Ireland
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Trostan (island of Ireland)
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Trostan (the United Kingdom)
Highest point
Elevation551 m (1,808 ft)[1]
Prominence515 m (1,690 ft)[1]
ListingCounty Top (Antrim), Marilyn
Coordinates55°03′N 6°10′W
Naming
English translationpole/staff
Language of nameIrish
Geography
LocationCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland
Parent rangeAntrim Hills
Topo mapOSi Discovery 9
Geology
Mountain typeOlivine basalt lava[1]

See also

References

  1. "Trostan". MountainViews. Retrieved 2 June 2019.


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