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From this elevated point a most magnificent view is obtained 

 over land and sea. 



To the geologist this point of view is of special interest, not 

 only from the varied features of physical geography that it 

 presents, but from the marked difference between the geological 

 structure of the district to the north and the area under view 

 to the south ; for, whereas the district to the south, with the 

 construction of Lurigethan itself, is built up with the same 

 geological formations of the secondary period that constituted 

 the main structure of Antrim, and are displayed in the escarp- 

 ments of Cave Hill and the eastern coastline, the rocks on the 

 northern area are mainly primary rocks, mica schist, and 

 primary limestone much older than any other rocks in Antrim 

 and Down, and more nearly related to the rocks of the opposite 

 side in Scotland, a relation that opens up a chapter of inquiry 

 of the greatest interest. 



To the antiquarian the fort, of Lurig must be of special 

 interest, not alone for itself as the stronghold of the chieftains 

 of the glens, when as Scots they joined the Picts in resisting 

 the Roman advance in North Britain, but also because of the 

 number of events and variety of ancient monuments called to 

 remembrance by the prospect enjoyed from this spot. Away 

 to the north can be seen Carnanmore and Carnbeg, overlooking 

 the Moyle, the roar of its waters being silent and its surface 

 shimmering in the sunshine. Nearer, north of Cushendun, we 

 have the two cashels of Tornamoney; nearer still the venerable 

 ancient altar at Inispollan, in the Valley of Glendun; then the 

 old church at Layd and to the west of it, on the slopes of 

 Tievebulliagh, the remains of Ossian's grave, the cromlech at 

 Cloghs, near Cushendall, and the place of assembly for the good 

 folk on the crest of the conical Hill of Tieveragh, where on 

 midsummer eve they have been seen here holding high festival 

 in full dress. 



The area just described is also the theatre upon which was 

 performed the last great act connected with that most remark- 

 able Irish chief, Shane O'Neill, and the termination of his 



