St Ninian's Cave, Sacred cave in Physgill, Scotland.
The natural cave sits at the northwestern end of a stony beach, measuring 7 meters in length, 3 meters in height, and 3 meters at its entrance.
Excavations in 1950 revealed internal stone walls, pavements, and disturbed burials of one elderly adult and two children within the cave structure.
Ten crosses carved into the cave walls demonstrate the religious practices of early medieval Christians who used this location for spiritual purposes.
Visitors can reach the cave through a mile-long walk from the Physgill House car park, following a path through dense woodland in Physgill Glen.
Eighteen early medieval carved stones discovered in and around the cave now reside at Whithorn Priory Museum for preservation and study purposes.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Location: Glasserton
GPS coordinates: 54.69377,-4.45070
Latest update: March 22, 2025 10:37
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