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Sloagar Cave NW

S of Sloagar, Bu Ness, Fair Isle, Shetland.

NGR:HZ 22681 72355
WGS84:59.53650, -1.60074
Length:20 m
Vert. Range:12 m
Altitude:-1 m
Geology:Bu Ness sandstone Formation - sandstone
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

'Viewed from boat 26/6/19. Two adjacent large rift entrances inclined to NW. Right hand (north) entrance dimensions estimated at 10 m high and 5 m wide. Passage length estimated at 20 m. Light penetration extending to the back of the cave. ' [Report 1145]

The cave faces NE and is subtidal.

Alternative Names: NS04 (NW)

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This entry was last updated: 2025-04-09 21:27:00

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