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Bunnet Bay, Caithness.
| NGR: | ND 20830 69170 |
| WGS84: | 58.60324, -3.36410 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Not recorded |
| Tags: | Other |
| Registry: | second |
Unconfirmed reference (coordinates given in references are wrong).
Summary archaeological report refers to brig 'Ahti' or 'Ahwto' which was abandoned of Ham and went aground at Donald's Cave.
Alternative Names: Cave of Doonal
Notes: Ham is on the NE of Dunnet Head, coordinates given are SW of Dunnet Head in Dunnet Bay where there are sand dnes and no known caves. Closest cave at The Thirl but geo further NW is called Donald Gear's Geo.
Donald's Cave is almost certainly a reference to Cave of Doonal,, East of Ham.
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This entry was last updated: 2025-05-03 02:01:46
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