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Effie's Geo east cave Hole of the Head Long Geo (cave) [1] Long Geo (cave) [2] Long Geo (cave NE of)
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Skirza, Caithness.
| NGR: | ND 39409 68491 |
| WGS84: | 58.60014, -3.04428 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Mey Flagstone Formation - sandstone, siltstone, mudstone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | second |
An intertidal tall and narrow sea cave in the north (Muckle Bught) wall of Effie's Geo, near its landward (west) end.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Cave needs to be confirmed, as does its precise location.
Muckle Bucht - promontory between Long Geo and Effie's Geo. The name means the big sheep pen.
There is no person called Effie. The name derives from Old Norse Efju-gja meaning muddy creek.
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This entry was last updated: 2024-10-15 17:52:30
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