Thor's Cave, Natural cave in Manifold Valley, Staffordshire, England
The limestone cavern features a grand entrance arch measuring 7.5 meters wide and 10 meters high, positioned 80 meters above the valley floor point.
Archaeological excavations between 1864 and 1935 uncovered human remains, stone tools, pottery, amber beads, and bronze items from the Palaeolithic through Roman periods.
The cave takes its name from possible connections to Anglo-Saxon heritage, though the exact etymology remains uncertain, potentially deriving from the word 'tor'.
Visitors can access the cave via a stepped path from the Manifold Way trail, with parking facilities available nearby in the village of Wetton.
The cavern walls contain eleven established limestone climbing routes, ranging from Very Severe to E7 grade, including the sport climbing route Thormen's Moth.
Location: Staffordshire
GPS coordinates: 53.09176,-1.85422
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16
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