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Tronach Head, Portknockie, Moray, (Banffshire).
| NGR: | NJ 47775 68652 |
| WGS84: | 57.70462, -2.87798 |
| Length: | 9 m |
| Vert. Range: | 4.4 m |
| Altitude: | 5 m |
| Geology: | Cullen Quartzite Formation - quartzite, psammite & semipelite |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
A supratidal cave on the S side of Tronach Castle mound; in N wall of a geo which at this point is built up with rockfall, sand and pebbles so that the cave is about 5m above MHWS. Quite roomy. Clearly a barbie place for local youth. Some use by pigeons - small pile of fairly fresh guano. Axis approx 330 (NW by N). Width at entrance is 4.5 m.
Alternate Names: None recorded.
Notes: Access: by coastal path west from Portknockie.
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This entry was last updated: 2024-06-04 21:27:26
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