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Letterbox Cave

Shore near West Seaton, Arbroath, Angus, (Forfarshire).

NGR:NO 66379 41256
WGS84:56.56206, -2.54864
Length:9 m
Vert. Range:2 m
Altitude:9 m
Geology:Scone Sandstone Formation
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

A wide rock-shelter above an inclined slope that requires a boat or swim to reach. A low window connects this shelter to the next main inlet to the north, just above Yellow Rock east entrance.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: The site NGR is for the S entrance - which on the N side of the inlet leading to Stalactite Cave sea entrance and Yellow Rock Cave S entrance. N entrance at NO 66382 41265.

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This entry was last updated: 2021-03-01 14:11:42

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