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The precipitous faces of Fairhead and Bengore , to which 
had the pleasure of attending you, and which are visible onl y 
from the sea, are the most beautiful, and the most curious ; for 
the strata, which at Magilligan and Cave Hill, are all nearly 
similar, at Fairhead and Bengore are much diversified. Of 
Fairhead I have already published an account in Nicholson’s 
Journal, for December, 1801, and I now propose to execute 
an intention which I have had for some years of giving a 
minute account of Bengore. 
I am aware that it will be extremely difficult to convey a clear 
and adequate idea of an assemblage of 16 strata, (for such is 
the number of which our promontory is composed), appear- 
ing and disappearing at various altitudes, yet retaining each its 
own proper place, and forming together a most beautiful and 
regular whole, though never considered as such before. 
But as 1 have the aid of very correct views of the most im- 
portant parts of the facade, to the accuracy and fidelity of 
which I have already obtained your testimony — I shall ven- 
ture to proceed, .for I am anxious to bring into notice the 
most complete exposure of the internal structure of a district, 
that I have seen or read of ; as there is little likelihood that 
any other person will enjoy the opportunities which I have 
had for so many years, of exploring this interesting part of 
our coast, through a turbulent sea, and rapid tides. 
Description of the Promontory of Bengore, and its Stratification. 
This promontory commences at the termination of Bushfoot 
Strand, where the coast, the general direction of which for 
several miles had been due east and west, turns to the north- 
east, and after being cut into several semi-circular bays, 
