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South of Funniquey Cave 1

Funniquey, Fair Isle, Shetland.

NGR:HZ 21870 71880
WGS84:59.53228, -1.61513
Length:10 m
Vert. Range:6 m
Altitude:-1 m
Geology:Observatory Sandstone Formation - argillaceous rock, dolomitic sandstone
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

Sea cave at the base of steep cliffs, south-east of Funniquey.

'Entered by snorkeller 19/8/21. Entrance estimated ~2 m wide at waterline with ceiling ~5 m ACD. Passage becomes somewhat narrower within. Cave floor at ~1 m BCD at entrance, remaining shallow within and intertidal cobble beach (>1 m ACD) in the back of the cave. Passage length estimated at ~10 m. Fully illuminated at back of cave.' [Report 1145]

Alternative Names: CI37

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