Victoria Cave

Victoria Cave in the Yorkshire Dales, near Settle

Victoria Cave

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  National Park 

What is it –  Countryside, Free access, National Park, Prehistoric site, Walk 

When is it from – Prehistory

Victoria Cave is one of several visible caves in and around the limestone country of the Yorkshire Dales and will be found in Attermire Scar, north-east of Settle. In modern times, it was discovered in 1837 (the year Victoria became Queen) containing bones dating back 130,000 years, including those of elephant and hyena. It was used by prehistoric man and a hibernating brown bear 11,000 years ago and for unknown purposes, possibly as a shrine, in the Roman period. The post code is for Settle Market Place, one of several good starting points to walk to Attermire Scar where the views are wonderful on a clear day. You can get an idea of the size of the cave from the figure just about to enter it. It is highly dangerous to venture very far inside.

 


Address

Attermire Scar, east of Langcliffe, North Yorkshire BD24 9EJ 

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