Entrance to Sawney Bean's Cave © Mary and Angus Hogg cc-by-sa/2.0

2015

NX0987 : Entrance to Sawney Bean's Cave

taken 10 years ago, 3 km from Knockdolian, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Entrance to Sawney Bean's Cave

This dark slit in the rock opens out to give access to the infamous cave. According to the cannibal story, the cave goes a long way back under the land but the size probably is a bit exaggerated.

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Grid Square: NX0987, 95 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: Mary and Angus Hogg (more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 14 March, 2015 (more nearby)
Submitted: Saturday, 14 March, 2015
Subject Location: OSGB36: NX 0993 8762 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:8.7799N 4:59.0452W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NX 0993 8762
View Direction: North-northeast (about 22 degrees)

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NX0987 : Entrance to Sawney Bean's Cave

taken 10 years ago, 3 km from Knockdolian, South Ayrshire, Scotland

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