British Speleological Association

British Speleological Association

British Speleological Association was founded by Eli Simpson and others in 1935 [cite journal
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] . It was instrumental in the discovery of Lancaster Hole and other caves. In 1973, it merged with the Cave Research Group of Great Britain to form the British Cave Research Association.

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