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Open View Cave [Islay]

Bàgh an Dà Dhoruios, W of Rhubha Mhail, Islay, Argyllshire.

Raised beach sea cave marked on OS 10 k background mapping.

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Rock Shelter, contains archaeological deposits.

This site was recorded during the 2002 fieldwork season of the Islay Caves Project.

NR 4108 7889 Aonan an Da Dhorius (1). Rock shelter; contains deposits.

Sponsors: NMS, Prehistoric Society, Munro Fund, Unversity of Edinburgh, Hunter Trust, Russell Trust

K Hardy 2002

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5 m wide, 3 m high entrance. Access easy.

A relatively shallow cave in a commanding location with excellent views over to Colonsay and Mull. Clean ande dry with evidence of past occupation. [Caves of Islay]

Alternative Names: Ivy Cave?, Aonan an Da Dhoruis [1]

Notes: Cave recorded by Graham Little, 2026. Graham suggests this may be Ivy Cave which Islay Caves Project may have erroneously placed at NR 40810 78920 [possibly transcription error for NR 4108 7892 which would be closer].

The Islay Caves Project previously recorded this as Aonan an Da Dhoruis [1].

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None