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Masons' Cave

East Seaton, Arbroath, Angus.

An impressive entrance within conglomeratic beds leads to a roomy, shingle-floored cave passage that retains similar dimensions to its far end where a freshwater spring is present, with its immediate sink. Flowstones and stalagmites can also be found along the southern wall of the cave. The cave was formerly used by the local Freemasons to hold initiation ceremonies (hence the name), as well as building a door across the entrance to replace that from the days of smuggling when it was used as a boat house. Although the cave is raised and dry, access around a small promontory can be can be cut off by tides.

Alternative Names: Mason's Cave, The, Cave 17

Notes: Length measured, and description by Iain Greig. Alt is a visual estimate by N Feilden and is above (marine) chart datum; width at entrance 9.4 m and vertical aperture 6.1 m 14 Aug 21.

Hydrographic Feeds: from layers at end of cave on left, looking inward