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Assynt, Alt Nan Uamh, Sutherland.
NGR: | NC 26877 16986 |
WGS84: | 58.10789, -4.93988 |
Length: | 3.5 m |
Vert. Range: | 1 m |
Altitude: | 305 m |
Geology: | Limestone |
Tags: | Cave, Archaeo, SSSI, SAM |
Registry: | main |
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
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This entry was last updated: 2023-02-03 17:41:39
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