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Fella Hole

Geodha Smoo, Durness, Sutherland.

NGR:	NC 41950 67380
WGS84:	58.56563, -4.71894
Length:	3 m
Vert. Range:	2 m
Altitude:	4 m
Geology:	Sailmhor Fm - dolostone
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

Rock shelter.

Narrow shelter located beyond a jammed boulder within a discrete & narrow tidal geo.

Alternative Names: Hidey Hole

Notes: Name derived from Old Norse word 'fela', meaning to hide/conceal.

Hydrographic Feeds: Geodha Smoo

Links and Resources:

Photo 1 showing entrance. (I. Greig, Apr '24)
Photo 2 showing interior. (I. Greig, Dec '24)
Info from I. Greig, Dec '24.

This entry was last updated: 2024-12-12 20:58:27

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