Shatter Cave, Cave system in Stoke St Michael, England
Shatter Cave is a cave system near Stoke St Michael with multiple connected chambers. The rooms contain white calcite formations, including a distinctive pillar and calcite pools on the floors.
The cave received its name after blasting operations in the 1960s damaged parts of the original limestone formations during quarrying work. These explosions caused fractures in the chambers that changed the cave's appearance.
The Fairy Caves Management Committee oversees access to the cave, ensuring preservation of geological formations for scientific research and education.
Access to the cave is restricted and requires prior permission from the managing authority. Visitors should inquire about how to reach the cave and what conditions apply for a visit.
The Pillar Chamber contains one of Britain's most impressive calcite pool floors with pure white and translucent calcite deposits. These crystalline formations rank among the rarer geological features found in British caves.
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