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Smoo, Durness, Sutherland.
| NGR: | NC 41927 67424 |
| WGS84: | 58.56602, -4.71936 |
| Length: | 1.5 m |
| Vert. Range: | 5 m |
| Altitude: | 0 m |
| Geology: | Sailmhor Fm - dolostone |
| Tags: | Other |
| Registry: | second |
A near-permanently flooded shallow rock shelter with a dagger-shaped entrance at the base of cliffs, located midway along the western side of the Geodha Smoo. During very low tides the shelter can be dry & floored by beach sand. From a distance it resembles a cave, although it only cuts into the cliff for c. 1.5m.
Alternative Names: Oddr Hellir
Notes: In Old Norse the word 'odd' means sharp end of an arrow or edge of blade (c.f. cave shape). It is also the 11th most common male name in Norway. It is rarely used in other countries, though sometimes appearing in other Nordic countries. An Icelandic and Faroese form of the name is Oddur.
Hydrographic Feeds: Geodha Smoo
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This entry was last updated: 2026-04-21 22:34:03
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