Lacy's Caves

Lacy's Caves

Lacy's Caves are a series of 5 chambers in the sandstone cliff of River Eden, just north of Little Salkeld, Cumbria, England ( [http://www.rhaworth.myby.co.uk/oscoor_a.htm?NY564383_region:GB_scale:25000 NY564383] ).

They are named after Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Lacy of Salkeld Hall, who commissioned their carving in the 18th century. The reason for their creation is unknown, however they were used by Lacy for entertaining guests and the area was originally planted with ornamental gardens.

The site is a listed Regionally Important Geological Site by Eden District Council and public footpaths to the site are well maintained. Some of the path follows the line of a former tramway connecting local disused quarries and mines with the nearby Settle-Carlisle Railway. The site is situated close to Long Meg and Her Daughters and on a popular circular walk.

External links

* [http://www.eden.gov.uk/main.asp?page=3416 Eden District Council list of Regionally Important Geological Sites]
* [http://www.visitcumbria.com/pen/lacycaves.htm Article on Visit Cumbria]
* [http://www.northpennines.org.uk/index.cfm?articleid=785 Article on North Pennines]


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