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Wookey Hole ravine, Wookey Hole.
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| NGR: | ST 53222 47950 |
| WGS84: | 51.22881, -2.67131 |
| Length: | 46 m |
| Depth: | 6 m |
| Altitude: | 62 m |
| Tags: | Cave, Archaeo |
| Registry: | mcr-cs |
Discovered in 1852 during canal construction. Excavated between 1859 and 1863. Large entrance chamber with several short side passages and second entrance in roof. Paleolithic remains found here.
Alternative Names: Hyena Den
Surveys:
Plan of Hyaena-den at Wookey Hole, 1863
Ground-plan of Wookey Hole Hyaena Den, Dawkins, W.B. (after), 1863
Ground-plan of Wookey Hole Hyaena Den
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