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Sloc a' Gharbh Eilean

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Sloc a' Gharbh Eilean
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Sloc a' Gharbh Eilean is a coastal rock feature or sea cliff located in Argyll and Bute, likely composed of Devonian sandstone or similar sedimentary rock. These formations typically date to around 400–360 million years old and were shaped by marine erosion and tectonic activity, making them notable for their role in illustrating ancient geological processes along Scotland’s western seaboard.

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Sloc a' Gharbh Eilean 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.
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