Knocknamuck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Knocknamuck |
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| Cnoc na Muc | |
 Knocknamuck
Location in Ireland
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
| Prominence | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Hill of the Pig. |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
| Location | County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Parent range | Slieveardagh Hills |
| OSI/OSNI grid | M036599 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 67 |
Knocknamuck (which is Cnoc na Muc in Irish) is a mountain located in County Tipperary, Ireland. It's a special place known for its interesting name and being the tallest peak in its area.
What's in a Name?
The name Knocknamuck comes from the Irish words Cnoc na Muc. This means "Hill of the Pigs." It's fun to imagine why a mountain might be named after pigs! Perhaps pigs used to roam there, or maybe the shape of the hill reminded people of a pig.
A Tall Peak in Tipperary
Knocknamuck stands tall at 340 meters (about 1,115 feet) above sea level. This makes it the highest point in the Slieveardagh Hills range. It's also quite a significant peak in Ireland, ranking as the 916th highest summit in the whole country.
Knocknamuck is also known as a "Marilyn." A Marilyn is a hill or mountain in the British Isles that is at least 150 meters (about 492 feet) high, with a drop of at least 150 meters on all sides. This means it stands out quite a bit from the land around it!
