It is located beside the village of Florencecourt in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, and is part of the Cuilcagh mountain region.
The cliff is situated in an area dedicated The Hanging Rock Nature Reserve, which is in turn part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark.
Referring to the rock as "Gortatowell Rock" (referencing the townland of today's Gortatole), in his publication "Upper Lough Erne", 1739, Reverend William Henry wrote: "Just under the brow of the cliff... lies the great new road leading towards Sligo.
"[2]The cliff is formed chiefly from limestone, specifically Dartry overlaying Glencar formation.
[2] A large boulder sits prominently by the roadside, having fallen from the cliff at some time in the past.