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Port nan Spàinteach

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Port nan Spàinteach is shown as a bay on the public map of Argyll and Bute. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Port nan Spàinteach is a coastal bay featuring sandstone and shale cliffs, part of the Middle Jurassic-aged Cowal Group, formed through sedimentation in a shallow marine environment. The area is notable for its well-preserved fossil content, including ammonites and bivalves, which contribute to understanding Mesozoic marine life in Scotland.

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