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Creag nan Uamh Bone Cave [5]

Assynt, Alt Nan Uamh, Sutherland.

A deep rock shelter extending 3.5 m into the rock face, it is floored with scree and other rockfall debris. A 3 m wide but shallow arch overhangs a smaller 1 m wide by 0.7 m high opening at the foot of the cliff.

Together with Foxes Den, this cave has the greatest potential of being the blocked entrance to a larger cave (however digging is NOT permitted).

Alternate Names: None recorded.

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