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Rock Girt Pit

Pearl Mine, Sandford Hill.

NGR:ST 4276 5916
WGS84:51.32864, -2.82292
Length:3 m
Depth:3 m
Altitude:113 m
Tags:Mine, Karst, Lost
Registry:westmendip

A deep, rock-girt pit located next to the path with a possible blocked continuation. It is a strong contender for both the lost Elephant Cave and the Sandford Bone Fissure.

Alternate Names: MCRA-SH-9

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This entry was last updated: 2024-03-02 14:13:42

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