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Beachball Cave

Ach' a' Chorrain, Durness, Sutherland.

NGR:NC 36711 61615
WGS84:58.51198, -4.80475
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:3 m
Altitude:48 m
Geology:Sailmhor Fm - dolostone
Tags:Cave, Dig
Registry:main

Cave. A "beachball wide" elongate rift extends down through bedrock. This trends down & SW for c.3m but requires spoil removal from base. A handline is required for access to bedrock beneath steep bank of peat/till.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Discovered by the GSG in December '24.

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This entry was last updated: 2024-12-13 17:20:42

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