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The Rift

Shute Shelve Hill, Axbridge.

NGR:ST 42702 55491
WGS84:51.29565, -2.82316
Length:23 m
Depth:10 m
Altitude:190 m
Tags:Cave, Mine, Dig, Quarry, CROW
Registry:westmendip

2m drop from entrance leads to a sloping passage which after 5m leads to a small chamber. Near the entrance at the top of a small chamber is a 10m long crawl. The entire cave exhibits water worn rock surfaces.

Alternate Names: Myatt's Mine

Notes: ACG dig to try and find The Lost Cave of Axbridge.

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