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Gotten Dubh (natural arch, NE of) [N] Gotten Dubh (natural arch, NE of) [S]
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Fraigheach, Dunbeath, Caithness.
| NGR: | ND 18370 31355 |
| WGS84: | 58.26326, -3.39294 |
| Length: | 4 m |
| Vert. Range: | 3 m |
| Altitude: | 0 m |
| Geology: | Berriedale Sandstone Formation - Siltstone, Mudstone And Sandstone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | second |
Shallow 4 m wide undercut at the northeast end of Fraigheach (or Little Fraigheach) boulder beach. Recess in rock may go deeper but filled with sea worn cobbles.
Alternative Names: Dorus Aileinn
Notes: Dorus Ailein - literally Alan's Door but the boy's name Alan or Ailein in Gaelic can also mean either 'stone' or 'handsome' so most likely here is stone door or gateway.
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