Thrupe Lane Swallet, Cave and Site of Special Scientific Interest in Croscombe, England
Thrupe Lane Swallet extends through 1418 meters of limestone formations, reaching a depth of 120 meters at an altitude of 187 meters above sea level.
Three caving groups accomplished the first entry into the cave system in 1974 after extensive excavation work and entrance shaft modifications.
The name of this geological formation comes from the nearby hamlet Thrupe, a term derived from Anglo-Saxon language referring to a dairy farm.
The cave entrance requires specific caving equipment and expertise to navigate the network of vertical shafts, including the 60-meter deep Atlas Pot.
The cave system channels water through its passages to St Andrew's Wells, located within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace in Wells.
Location: Croscombe
GPS coordinates: 51.21050,-2.56900
Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:46
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