Mosaic, St Fillan's Cave

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Mosaic, St Fillan's Cave

Image: © Richard Webb Taken: 21 Feb 2010

A shell mosaic on the side of the entrance. A former sea cave in sandstone, now lifted far above sea level by isostatic uplift. It is associated with several saints as well as St Fillan and still used for services on occasions.

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Image Location

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Latitude
56.213208
Longitude
-2.727584