What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records East Wemyss, Jonathan's Cave as Cave (period Unassigned), Pictish Symbol Rock Carving(s) (pictish). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
East Wemyss, Jonathan's Cave is a sea cave formed in Carboniferous limestone, typical of the coastal geology in Fife, Scotland. The cave is associated with Pictish symbol carvings and local folklore linking it to the Wemyss Caves, which are traditionally said to have been the lair of a mythical sea serpent.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Well CaveCave · 181 yd
East Wemyss, Macduff's CastleTower House (14th Century) · 187 yd
Doo CaveCave · 333 yd
The Wemyss CavesVisitor information · 394 yd
East Wemyss, Wemyss CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 438 yd
East WemyssNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 532 yd
Fife coastal pathVisitor information · 566 yd
Jimmy Shand MemorialMemorial · 719 yd
The RosieBench Mark (19th Century), Milestone (19th Century) · 753 yd
Wemyss DenQuarry (19th Century) · 921 yd
BuckhavenAnti Aircraft Battery (second World War) · 949 yd
East Wemyss, Back Dykes, Wemyss Fabric FactoryFactory (period Unassigned) · 1071 yd