Ash Hole Cavern, Ancient limestone cave in Brixham, England.
The cave system features two entrances: a natural opening at the base of a sinkhole and a wider entrance created through quarrying activities in the 1800s.
Archaeological excavations in the 1830s revealed human remains, Roman coins from emperors Claudius and Nero, and pottery fragments dating back to the Bronze Age.
The cave contains wall inscriptions from the 1920s and holds archaeological materials now displayed at the Brixham Museum for public education.
Visitors can reach the cave entrance by following Mount Pleasant Road in Brixham, with additional information available at the local tourist center.
Reverend Henry Francis Lyte, composer of the hymn 'Abide With Me', conducted investigations searching for a supposed four-mile tunnel to Kingswear.
Location: Brixham
GPS coordinates: 50.40040,-3.49706
Latest update: March 31, 2025 11:41
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