Wookey Hole Caves, Show cave in Somerset, England
The Wookey Hole cave system extends through limestone formations, featuring three main chambers connected by passages where the River Axe flows underground.
Archaeological evidence reveals human occupation dating back 45,000 years, with discovered tools from the Paleolithic period and remains from Stone and Iron Ages.
Local folklore centers around the Witch of Wookey Hole, represented by a human-shaped stalagmite formation that stands within the cave system.
The caves maintain a constant temperature of 11 degrees Celsius, creating optimal conditions for the traditional aging of Cheddar cheese.
The site marked the beginning of British cave diving history in the 1930s, when pioneers first explored its submerged passages and chambers.
Website: https://wookey.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.22806,-2.67139
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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