Skiddy Castle Cave

NGR:	NJ 81139 66762
WGS84:	57.69029, -2.31802
Length:	25 m
Vert. Range:	9.2 m
Altitude:	0 m
Geology:	Macduff Formation - micaceous psammite, semi-pelite and pelite
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave
Registry:	main

A full range intertidal rift cave which penetrates the W side of Skiddy Castle, parallel to the SW side of the promontory. The entrance is 4.4 m wide.

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Not indicated on any OS map layer.
Photo 1 the entrance can be seen at the end of the inlet and on its left. Taken 31/5/21 by N Feilden.
Photo 2 entrance from closer, taken near low tide on 8/6/21.
Photo 3 inside, looking towards the beach. 31/5/21.
Photo 4 looking inwards from near the entrance on 8/6/21. The rift is on the left (E) side.
Photo 5 looking SSW and up, from near the entrance. 8/6/21.
Photo 6 the end (S) of the cave. 8/6/21.
Photo 7 there are some quartz veins on the W wall of the tunnel. 8/6/21.
Photo 8 looking out (N) along the tunnel from well inside on 8/6/21.

This entry was last updated: 2025-03-20 12:53:05

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