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* Caves (Slochd an Lomaidh) *Natural Arch Mhor (Uamh) [Ard Fhraoch] *Natural Arches Tri-Dorus (Uamh nan) * Cave (Slochd Maol Doiridh) * Cave (Port na Laimhrige) *Natural Arches * Cave (Slochd Maol Doiridh) Slochd Dearg Cave [3] Slochd Dearg Cave [2] Slochd Dearg Cave [1] *Natural Arch
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S of Ard Fhraoch, Poll nan Gamhna, Islay, Argyllshire.
| NGR: | NR 29478 47868 |
| WGS84: | 55.64880, -6.30153 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Maol An Fhithich Quartzite Formation - Quartzite, Semipelite And Pelite |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
Possible sea cave on the south side of Ard Fhraoch on the north side of Slochd an Lomaidh.
Alternate Names: None recorded.
Notes: There are three caves marked on the south side of Slochd an Lomaidh (marked as Sloch an Lomaidh) on OS background mapping. On older OS maps there are two caves shown on the south side of the inlet and one on the north side. The coordinates given match the supposed cave on the north side of the inlet.
Slochd an Lomaidh - Applies to a port [landing point] situated between Slochd Maol Doire [or Doiridh] and Ard Fhraoch and about 1/8 mile south of Eilean Torrach. Signifies 'Hollow of the Plundering". [ScotlandsPlaces]
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