Speedwell Cavern, Show cave in Castleton, England
Speedwell Cavern extends 200 meters below ground through a water-filled tunnel, where visitors travel by boat to reach natural limestone chambers.
The cavern began as a lead mining operation in the 1770s, requiring an investment of 14,000 pounds but yielding only 3,000 pounds in returns.
The underground passages demonstrate the determination of 18th-century miners who spent years carving through rock to extract minimal amounts of lead ore.
The cave system maintains consistent operating hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during summer months and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter.
The cavern features the Bottomless Pit, a flooded vertical shaft that contains a 20-meter waterfall and connects to the largest natural shaft in Britain.
Location: Castleton
Website: https://speedwellcavern.co.uk/speedwell_front_page
GPS coordinates: 53.34116,-1.79310
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:11
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