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west of Lion Head, west of Pennan, Aberdeenshire (Banffshire).
| NGR: | NJ 83312 66537 |
| WGS84: | 57.68836, -2.28155 |
| Length: | 3 m |
| Vert. Range: | 2 m |
| Altitude: | 7 m |
| Geology: | Gardenstown Conglomerate Formation - conglomerate |
| Tags: | Cave |
| Registry: | main |
A small supratidal cave looking about ENE in the side of the cliff. It is of the missing layer type - ie not formed on a rift like the larger ones nearby.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Access: can be seen from the sea by going west from Pennan or Mill Shore.
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This entry was last updated: 2026-06-02 16:55:43
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