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]

Trostan
Trostán
On the summit of Trostan
Highest point
Elevation551 m (1,808 ft)[1]
Prominence515 m (1,690 ft)[1]
ListingCounty Top (Antrim), Marilyn
Coordinates55°03′N 6°10′W / 55.050°N 6.167°W / 55.050; -6.167
Naming
English translationpole/staff
Language of nameIrish
Geography
Trostan is located in Northern Ireland
Trostan
Trostan
Location in Ireland
Trostan is located in island of Ireland
Trostan
Trostan
Trostan (island of Ireland)
Trostan is located in the United Kingdom
Trostan
Trostan
Trostan (the United Kingdom)
LocationCounty Antrim, Northern Ireland
Parent rangeAntrim Hills
Topo mapOSi Discovery 9
Geology
Mountain typeOlivine basalt lava[1]

See also

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ a b c d "Trostan". MountainViews. Retrieved 2 June 2019.