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*cave (S of The Kettle) The Kettle (cave E of) Bruin Cove Cove Bay [Overview] Cove Bay SW Cave Cove Bay NE Cave
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S of Cove Bay, (Nigg parish), Aberdeenshire, (Kincardineshire).
| NGR: | NJ 95175 00232 |
| WGS84: | 57.09305, -2.08126 |
| Length: | 40 m |
| Vert. Range: | 12.7 m |
| Altitude: | -0.3 m |
| Geology: | NE Grampian Granitic Suite (Ordovician) - granite, foliated |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
A just subtidal LH corner rift cave, facing SE. The rift leans SW by about 24 degrees. The tunnel swings left inside. It is 5.3 m wide at the entrance at sea level.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Access: by sea S from Cove Bay harbour.
The length is a visual estimate.
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This entry was last updated: 2023-05-06 21:17:49
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