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Swona [Overview] Hole of the Altar (The) Birbinks [Swona] (cave, S of) * Cave (Garsnya-Geo)
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Swona, Ornip, Orkney.
| NGR: | ND 39203 84388 |
| WGS84: | 58.74285, -3.05211 |
| Length: | 62 m |
| Vert. Range: | 20 m |
| Altitude: | -1 m |
| Geology: | Upper Stromness Flagstone Formation - siltstone, mudstone and sandstone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
A (presumed) subtidal seacave facing ENE which consists of an 18 m tunnel leading into a large gloup which is 44 m long and has a maximum width of 18 m. Its apparent top area is about 600 m2.
It is not known whether or not there is an extension tunnel at the WSW end of the gloup.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Lengths and width from Canmore Aerial.
For more gloups, and explanation, see Gloup List below.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-01-30 14:22:46
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