cave (1, NE of Cailleach nam Peur)

Scarba, Bagh Creagan nan Deargann, N of Gulf of Corryvreckan, Argyllshire.

NGR:	NM 70650 02758
WGS84:	56.16214, -5.69530
Length:	11 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	17 m
Geology:	Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

Cave in relict sea cliff above the south-east facing shore of the island of Scarba, about 160 m north-north-east of Cailleach nam Peur.

Tall, narrow, diagonal rift. [Chris Scaife]

The rift leans about 20 degrees west and faces SSW.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Length measured by Chris Scaife 3/6/24. Altitude is asl and based on OS contours.

See also Cailleach nam Peur Cave [1] and Uamh nam Deargann.

Links and Resources:

1st Ed OS 6in shows 'cave'. There is a cave dot at this NGR on a hires current OS map layer (Canmore L10).
Photo 1 shows the entrance in context. In the background, the entrance to Uamh nan Deargann (east) can be seen. Taken on 3/6/24 by Chris Scaife.
Photo 2 the rift from close to. Taken on 3/6/24 by Chris Scaife.

This entry was last updated: 2024-09-29 19:22:27

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