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Islay, Sgairail, Argyllshire.
| NGR: | NR 35650 75980 |
| WGS84: | 55.90410, -6.23098 |
| Length: | 90 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Not recorded |
| Tags: | Cave, Arch, Archaeo |
| Registry: | main |
Natural Arch/Cave, shovel pitted, recently inhabited.
Alternate Names: Uamh Sgaoirail, Sqairail (Uamh), Uamh Sqairail, Uahm Sgairail, Sgairail (Uahm)
Notes: Sqairail, Uamh is apparently a typo or mis-reading of old maps. Also mis-spelt Uahm Sgairail. Sgarbh meaning Cormorant Sgar(bh)-ail is the adjective so the most probable translation is the cave of the Cormorants or Cormorants' Cave.
Name applies to a cave situate on the seashore a short distance S.W. [South West] of Uamh Thòrabha 7/8 mile N.E. [North East] of Doodilbeg. On the property of Charles Morrison Esqr. of Islay House.
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This entry was last updated: 2019-07-29 18:03:31
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