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E side of South Haven, Fair Isle, Shetland.
| NGR: | HZ 22622 71945 |
| WGS84: | 59.53282, -1.60183 |
| Length: | 14 m |
| Vert. Range: | 4.5 m |
| Altitude: | -0.5 m |
| Geology: | Bu Ness sandstone Formation - sandstone |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
'Entered by snorkeller 19/8/21. Two adjacent entrances. Southern (right) entrance is constricted and was not entered. It is estimated at ~0.6 m wide at the waterline and becomes narrower above reaching a ceiling at ~3 m ACD. The passage narrows rapidly within the entrance. The northern (left) entrance is estimated at ~1.5 m wide at the waterline and also narrows above reaching a ceiling at ~4 m ACD. Passage length estimated at ~14 m and narrows towards the back of the cave. Floor depth appears to be just below chart datum throughout the cave. Torches required at the back of the cave.' [Report 1145]
The tunnels follow the strike of the sandstone layers - facing about SW by S. They dip 68 degrees SE (or lean 22 degrees NW).
Alternative Names: CI09
Notes: From the sketch plan and photo 2, it appears that there is a single entrance, from which two much narrower tunnels start about 2-3 m inside it.
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