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Jacobite's Cave

Cave (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Jacobite's Cave

Classification Cave (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Sidhean Buidhe; Loch Caolisport

Canmore ID 70977

Site Number NR77SW 12

NGR NR 7221 7425

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Argyll And Bute
  • Parish South Knapdale
  • Former Region Strathclyde
  • Former District Argyll And Bute
  • Former County Argyll

Archaeology Notes

NR77SW 12 7221 7425

Cave about 150' up cliff; concealed entrance, long ledge, hearth, stone seats, escape chute and cleft down which food is said to have been lowered from above by herdsmen. Traditionally used by refugees waiting for shipment to France.

M Campbell and M Sandeman 1964.

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