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Creag nan Uamh Bone Cave [6]

Assynt, Alt Nan Uamh, Sutherland.

This is hardly more than a shallow recess in the cliff, but contains a narrow tube at its rear and an adjoining slot to one side which seem to indicate that a larger void may exist beneath the scree.

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.

There is no record of any archaeological finds at this cave but it falls within the SSSI and the Bone Caves Scheduled Monument. Digging is forbidden.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None