Murdoch's Cave, Rock-cut cave near Lugar, Scotland.
The small cave carved into red sandstone cliff features a seat, window, ceiling, and fireplace with a chimney connected to the miller's house above.
William Murdoch, born in 1754, created this cave with his siblings and later conducted experiments with gas lighting and coal in this location.
The cave represents early industrial innovation in Scotland, where local materials like cannel coal were used for creating light sources.
Access to the cave requires permission from property owners and involves crossing difficult terrain, particularly during wet weather conditions.
The cave contains an engineered chimney system made from clay pipes that connects directly to the kitchen of the miller's house situated above.
Location: East Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.46762,-4.21922
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:46
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