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Smoo, Sutherland.
| NGR: | NC 41885 67375 |
| WGS84: | 58.56557, -4.72005 |
| Length: | 10 m |
| Vert. Range: | 2 m |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Sailmhor Fm - dolostone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | second |
Tidal sea cave at the head of a diagonal side-geo midway along the western side of the Geodha Smoo. Tufa deposits are visible in the highest parts of the cave, and a freshwater spring within the intertidal part of the cliff is present nearby.
Alternative Names: Skagill Rift Cave
Notes: Measured by I. Greig in April '24.
The cave's name is derived from 'ská gil', meaning 'diagonal ravine' in Old Norse.
Hydrographic Feeds: Geodha Smoo
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This entry was last updated: 2024-08-15 13:01:51
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