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Barlocco Rock Shelter

Dundrennan, Barlocco, Kirkcudbrightshire.

NGR:NX 78535 46574
WGS84:54.79929, -3.89099
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Orroland Member - Sandstone and Conglomerate, Interbedded
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

Small sea cave or rockshelter between Scar Heugh and the (Black and White) Caves of Barlocco.

'A wide overhang over a shallow indentation that possibly almost qualifies as a shelter cave.' [Ivan Young]

Alternate Names: Barlocco Rockshelter

Notes: Coordinates given are on the tidal beach. Rockshelter more likely at base of sea cliff.

Orroland Lodge is a privately owned estate with a caravan park. The nearest public parking is further east at Rascarrel.

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This entry was last updated: 2024-11-28 09:53:05

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