Hoill Lee Cave [1] (S entrance)

North Haven, Fair Isle, Shetland.

NGR:	HZ 22452 72687
WGS84:	59.53949, -1.60476
Length:	30 m
Vert. Range:	7 m
Altitude:	-5 m
Geology:	Ward Hill Sandstone Formation - sandstone and dolomitic siltstone
Tags:	Other
Registry:	main

CI02 (N) - Narrow (<0.5 m) rift entrance connecting to CI02 (S)

CI02 (S) - Viewed from boat 18/8/21. Distinctive low arched entrance in base of cliffs. Entrance estimated at ~4 m wide with ceiling ~2 m ACD. Immediately within the entrance is a rift-like chamber aligned roughly north-south and estimated ~12 m in length and ~4 m in width. In the chamber wall roughly opposite the entrance there is an opening into the narrow rift passage leading to CI02 (N). Water depth at entrance ~5 m BCD. Partially illuminated. [Report 1145 p211]

Alternative Names: Hoi-lee Cave [1], CI02 (S), North Haven west cave 1

Notes: Length based on sketch plan and NGRs. Altitude is ACD.

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Current OS has 'caves' and a dot near this location.
Rpt 1145 Harries, D.B., Purcell, A., Moore, C.G., Lyndon A.R., Porter, J.S., Saunders, G.R. and Hume, C.L. 2024. Distribution mapping and baseline monitoring survey of sea caves around Fair Isle. NatureScot Research Report 1145.
Photo 1 shows the entrances in their context. This one is CI02 (S). FI Caves (GSG version) p208. Annexe to NS Report 1145.
Photo 2 shows the south entrance. It looks as though this entrance is covered by high tide. FI Caves (GSG version) p209. Annexe to NS Report 1145.
Sketch plan FI Caves (GSG version) p211. Annexe to NS Report 1145.
Photo 3 is an aerial showing the North Haven and its west cliff (Hoill Lee). This entrance can just be made out.

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