Lacy's Caves
Lacy's Caves are a series of five man-made chambers in the red sandstone cliffs beneath which flows the River Eden, just north of Little Salkeld in Cumberland, near Nunnery, at NY564383.[1]
The caves are named after Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Lacy of Salkeld Hall, who had them carved in the 18th century.[2] The reason for their creation is unknown, but they were used by Lacy for entertaining guests and the area was originally planted with ornamental gardens.[3]
The site is a listed today as a 'Regionally Important Geological Site' and public footpaths to the site are well maintained. Some of the path follows the line of a former tramway connecting Long Meg Mine with the nearby Settle–Carlisle Line. The site is situated close to Long Meg and Her Daughters and on a popular circular walk.
Outside links
- Location map: 54°44’16"N, 2°40’43"W
- Streetmap: NY564383
- Eden District Council: List of Regionally Important Geological Sites
- North Pennines: Lacy's Caves
References
- ↑ 'Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society', 1976, page 157
- ↑ Rose, Lesley Anne: 'Lake District' (Crimson Publishing) ISBN 978-1-85458-425-0, page 264
- ↑ Little Salkeld – Lacys Caves - Tourism
