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Tartair (Uamh an) [Knockan]

Assynt, Knockan, Sutherland.

NGR:NC 21665 09132
WGS84:58.03538, -5.02223
Length:135 m
Vert. Range:45 m
Altitude:262 m
Geology:Limestone
Tags:Cave
Registry:main

Cave.

Sutherland, Inchnadamf. - 1947. Mr. A. L. Butcher and a Sheffield University party explored the swallet Uamh an Tartair near Knockan, and found it leads into Uamh Mhor.

Alternative Names: Uamh an Tartair, Roaring (Cave of the)

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This entry was last updated: 2019-03-04 16:42:45

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