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SC3 (Covesea)

Covesea, Moray, (Elginshire).

NGR:NJ 17223 70441
WGS84:57.71610, -3.39111
Length:17 m
Vert. Range:1.1 m
Altitude:7 m
Geology:Hopeman Sandstone Formation
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

An all low supratidal seacave which starts going at 235 degrees (SW by W) for 4m or so and then turns 272 (W) for the rest. Boulders at far end. Sand floor.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: down from the path at about NJ 16952 70338 through disused Covesea Quarry workings and then a steep rock debris slope. Slightly easier at the E end. Bottom half of tide.

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This entry was last updated: 2021-12-14 10:56:33

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