Caves of Caiplie, Sandstone caves on the Fife Coastal Path, Scotland
The Caiplie Caves system consists of multiple cavities carved by ocean waves into red sandstone cliffs between Anstruther and Crail.
The caves served as livestock shelters and dovecotes around 170 CE before being abandoned in 180 CE, later becoming places of Christian worship.
Chapel Cave, the largest formation, contains numerous carved crosses on its walls, marking centuries of religious activities and pilgrimages to St Andrews.
The caves remain accessible through the Fife Coastal Path, offering views of May Island, Bass Rock, and the fishing villages of Kilrenny and Crail.
The easternmost cave, known as Hermit's Well, housed a solitary resident before World War II, with door and window traces still visible in the walls.
Location: Fife
GPS coordinates: 56.24330,-2.64727
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39
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