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Duttfield Cave 8

NE of Duttfield, Fair isle, Shetland.

NGR:HZ 21995 72166
WGS84:59.53484, -1.61289
Length:8 m
Vert. Range:4.5 m
Altitude:1.5 m
Geology:Ward Hill Sandstone Formation - sandstone and dolomitic siltstone
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

Sea cave at the base of a steep cliff north side of Duttfield (bay).

'Entered on foot 19/8/21. Entrance estimated ~1 m wide and ~6 m high, entirely intertidal. Passage becomes somewhat narrower within. Cave floor of intertidal boulders & rockpools. Passage length estimated at ~8 m. Fully illuminated at back of cave.

Alternative Names: CI35

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This entry was last updated: 2025-04-28 18:18:51

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