Monument record 15833 - Cave system below Beeston Crag, Beeston Castle
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Summary
A group of caves below Beeston Crag, Beeston Castle. Bricked up entrance to deeper caves. Stone carvings present.
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Full Description
<1> Sandstone Ridge Trust, 2022, Site Recording Form - Beneath the Ridge Project, Beeston Crag, 2022 (Unpublished Report). SCH9355.
a) A group of shallow cavities to the right of the path leading to b. One of these is bricked up so may be more substantial
b) Caged and substantial with interesting carved heads. At the back there is a bricked-up entrance to deeper caves where bats are recorded.
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Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH9355 Unpublished Report: Sandstone Ridge Trust. 2022. Site Recording Form - Beneath the Ridge Project. Beeston Crag, 2022.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 5385 5901 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ55NW |
| Civil Parish | BEESTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BEESTON, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 15 2023 3:24PM