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South Haven west cave 1

South Haven, Fair Isle, Shetland.

NGR:HZ 22337 72353
WGS84:59.53650, -1.60682
Length:4 m
Vert. Range:5 m
Altitude:5 m
Geology:Observatory Sandstone Formation - argillaceous rock, dolomitic
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:main

'Viewed from entrance 19/8/21. Large supralittoral alcove. Entrance ~5 m wide. Passage length <5 m. Fully illuminated throughout.' [Report 1145]

Alternative Names: CI18

Notes: Dimensions are estimates.

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