Croughaun Hill
Mountain in Ireland
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Croughaun Hill (Irish: Cruachán Paorach or Cruachán)[3] is a hill in north County Waterford, Ireland. It is a largely solitary hill to the east of the Comeragh Mountains.[4]
Prominence225 m (738 ft)[2]
Native nameCruachán Paorach (Irish)
| Croughaun Hill | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 391 m (1,283 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 225 m (738 ft)[2] |
| Coordinates | 52°15′02″N 7°26′56″W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Cruachán Paorach (Irish) |
| Geography | |
  Croughaun Hill Location in Ireland | |
| Parent range | Comeragh Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | S379110 |
Geography
The hill has a conical shape, and is geologically composed of conglomerates, sandstone and siltstone which are dated to the Devonian period.[4]
Villages in the surrounding hinterland include Fews, Clonea-Power and Rathgormack.
