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Showerbath Cave

Westcliff, Portland.

NGR:SY 67951 71302
WGS84:50.54060, -2.45363
Length:48 m
Depth:2 m
Altitude:0 m
Tags:Cave
Registry:mcr-d

Small T-section water-worn passage ends where rocks block further progress. View to continuation of passage for 5+ metres beyond. Very strong draft.

Possibly related to Sandy Hole (q.v.).

Dug periodically.

Alternate Names: None recorded.

Notes: Karst cave

Hydrographic Feeds: Long-lost to erosion of catchment. Some evidence of river valleys to E & W of Portland.

Hydrographic Resurgences: Unknown.

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This entry was last updated: 2023-11-29 20:05:08

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