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Sangobeg, Sutherland.
| NGR: | NC 42671 66503 |
| WGS84: | 58.55803, -4.70595 |
| Length: | 10 m |
| Vert. Range: | 3 m |
| Altitude: | 1 m |
| Geology: | Pipe Rock - Quartzite |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | second |
3m-wide cobble-floored cave of walking height. Separated from Stout Hole by a narrow rock-wall.
Alternative Names: Sangobeg West Cave No.16
Notes: Recorded / measured by I. Greig, April '24.
Name derived from Old Norse word 'stœrri', meaning 'larger' (relative to neighbouring Stout Hole, from stuttr [short]).
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