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Bone Cave Reindeer Cave Creag nan Uamh Bone Cave [5] Badger Cave Creag nan Uamh Bone Cave [6] Creag nan Uamh [Overview] Otter Hole Eagle Cave Lower Otter Hole Eye Hole Lower Lower Otter Hole Mole Hole Rana Hole Rana/Claonaite System Cairn Cave 2 m Hole * Shakehole Claonaite (Uamh an)
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Assynt, Alt Nan Uamh, Sutherland.
| NGR: | NC 26848 16994 |
| WGS84: | 58.10795, -4.94037 |
| Length: | 10 m |
| Vert. Range: | 2 m |
| Altitude: | 305 m |
| Geology: | Limestone |
| Tags: | Cave, Archaeo, SSSI, SAM |
| Registry: | main |
Little more than a rock shelter, some limited digging was attempted here in 1927. The survey made at the time shows only 2 m of passage. It is likely that the angular dolostone fragments cover further deposits that are choking the entrance to another cave.
Alternate Names: Fox's Den, Creag nan Uamh Bone Cave [4]
Notes: See also Creag nan Uamh Bone Caves.
The Bone Caves (including Reindeer Cave are a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Digging is not permitted without the written permission of Historic Environment Scotland, Nature Scot (previously Scottish Natural Heritage) AND the local landowner.
Hydrographic Feeds: None
Hydrographic Resurgences: None
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This entry was last updated: 2023-02-03 17:32:23
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