Holywell Quarry Cave

Location
Grid Reference SK 511 981

Length: 5m

Altitude: 50m

Description
There are two entrances high in the back of the quarry. The entrance on the left is larger. The site might benefit from archaeological digging.

There is one large chamber with evidence of solution development. A rift just inside the left entrance can be seen to continue. Digging in the floor might gain entry. This rift is directly above Holywell at the roadside below. If it could be forced, it would be the first Magnesian Limestone Cave to reach the present water table and any accompanying development.

Access
Access is strictly by permission from the owner of the old quarry on the Doncaster Road.

References and Further Reading
The 1997 RIGS Survey included an assessment of cave systems along the Don Gorge by Tony Gibbs of the Derbyshire Caving Association.