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Odd Hole

Smoo, Sutherland.

NGR:NC 41927 67424
WGS84:58.56602, -4.71936
Length:3 m
Vert. Range:5 m
Altitude:0 m
Geology:Sailmhor Fm - dolostone
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:second

A permanently flooded shallow shelter with a dagger-shaped entrance at the base of cliffs, located midway along the western side of the Geodha Smoo.

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.

Length / height estimated.

Hydrographic Feeds: Geodha Smoo

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This entry was last updated: 2024-12-12 22:12:11

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