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Argus Cave

Appin, Bealach, Argyllshire.

NGR:NM 97925 51150
WGS84:56.60853, -5.29419
Length:27 m
Vert. Range:6 m
Altitude:225 m
Geology:Ballachulish Limestone Formation - Calcareous Schist, Metadolostone And Metalimestone
Tags:Cave, Hole
Registry:main

Hole. Two shakehole entrances in bench 10 m above Eas nan Richagan, south of ford at old track. South entrance is a 4 m deep stream sink, hands & knees crawl for 8 m where stream sinks into floor. Tight thrutch to foot of easy 5 m climb to other entrance.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: First explored GSG 1977.

See also Hogmanay Hole, resurgence for Argus Cave

Hydrographic Feeds: Eas nan Richagan

Hydrographic Resurgences: Eas nan Richagan

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This entry was last updated: 2020-11-01 14:59:52

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