Hell Kettles, Protected geological site in Darlington, England
Hell Kettles features two distinct pools formed by natural subsidence, with Double Kettle and Croft Kettle displaying different water characteristics and vegetation patterns.
The formation of these pools dates back to 1179 when catastrophic subsidence occurred due to the collapse of underground Permian rock formations.
The name Hell Kettles refers to a medieval belief about bottomless ponds, first documented in historical texts from 1587.
Located along the A167 road south of Darlington, the site provides access to visitors interested in observing natural spring-fed pools and wetland ecosystems.
Croft Kettle maintains clear water supporting diverse stonewort species, while Double Kettle exhibits turbid conditions with limited aquatic vegetation growth.
GPS coordinates: 54.49278,-1.56806
Latest update: March 14, 2025 23:36
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