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Cromarty, McFarquhar's Bed, Ross & Cromarty.
| NGR: | NH 79890 65280 |
| WGS84: | 57.66133, -4.01481 |
| Length: | 4 m |
| Vert. Range: | 1.2 m |
| Altitude: | 15 m |
| Geology: | Moine Supergroup - psammite |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | second |
Sea Cave / Rock Shelter, raised.
This name is given to a small cave in which an eccentric old man belonging to Cromarty at some remote period, resided in for several years. It is supratidal behind McFarquhar's Bed (stack), and often hidden behind vegetation. Approx. 12' long x 4' high x 5' wide.
Alternative Names: McFarquhar's Cave, MacFarquhar's Cave
Notes: 8 fig. NGR based on OS map marker.
It is possible that the term McFarquhar's Bed could have originally referred to this cave.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-08-04 14:24:36
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