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Sholma Wick natural arch (W entrance)

N coast of Papa Stour, Shetland.

NGR:HU 16220 61904
WGS84:60.34086, -1.70800
Length:13 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:-1 m
Geology:Papa Stour Volcanic Formation-rhyolitic lava & rhyolitic tuff
Tags:Tunnel, Arch
Registry:main

A short tunnel running 063 degrees (ENE) through the neck of a promontory.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: The E entrance is in a short geo at HU 16232 61910.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-03-15 15:46:55

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