The vision….
The cave has been around for almost 1,000 years and we hope it will be around for another 1,000 years to come. Our vision is to lovingly restore the cave - to make it safe, to conserve, and to allow it to be safely visited and enjoyed by many.
What’s been done?
The beautiful gates have been put in, the roof has been secured, 20 tonnes of sand has been painstakingly and sensitively removed and adequate drainage has been put in to allow entrance access. The cave is now available on request for tours, filming and heritage days.
But there’s so much more to do…
The restoration of the cave
Since the roof collapse in the 1960’s (reportedly caused by the BBC filming!), the cave became dangerous and covered in tonnes of sand and debris. The intention is to lovingly restore the cave back to an era where it was loved and looked after. We want remove the remaining sand, uncover the original floor the retaining wall and the marble channel for fresh flowing spring water.
The vision
The vision is to find replica stone benches, water vessels, a cauldron and ensure suitable drainage.
We hope to add lighting to allow visitors to see the cave in its full glory and the magnificent channel that runs a further 200 foot deeper into the sandstone.