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Base Hole Cave

Rinns of Galloway, Ardwell Point, Wigtownshire.

NGR:NX 06750 44690
WGS84:54.75986, -5.00500
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:Not recorded
Geology:Gala Unit 5 - Wacke
Tags:Cave, SeaCave, Archaeo
Registry:main

Cave on the rocky coastal slope east of Doon Castle Broch.

Alternative Names: Doon Castle Cave

Notes: The cave is just outside the Scheduled Ancient Monument surrounding the remains of a broch (Doon Castle).

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This entry was last updated: 2021-10-22 23:24:59

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