Scawt Hill
Scawt Hill is a volcanic plug in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, in the borough of Larne, 5 km from the village of Ballygally.
| Scawt Hill | |
|---|---|
Scawt Hill from the Sallagh Road, Cairncastle | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 378 m (1,240 ft) |
| Coordinates | 54°54′38″N 5°54′55″W |
| Geography | |
Location in Northern Ireland | |
| Location | County Antrim, Northern Ireland |
| OSI/OSNI grid | D338090 |
| Topo map | OSNI Discoverer 9 |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic plug |
It gets its name from the Ulster Scots "scawd" meaning scaly, scabby or rugged. Alternatively, 'scawt' meaning scruffy and contemptible, and when applied to rocks, covered in barnacles.
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