Monument record 15834 - Beresford's cave, Beeston Castle
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Summary
Caves which are now continuous, illustrating the pillar and stall system of excavation with three entrance openings which are fenced off. Close to the road, by the wall in the south-east part of the outer ward. Said to have been used in the Civil War as stables but “In the 19th century they were known as ‘Beresford’s Caves’, supposedly named after a local inhabitant who made a living from quarrying sandstone.”
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Full Description
<1> Sandstone Ridge Trust, 2022, Site Recording Form - Beneath the Ridge Project, Beresford's Caves, 2022 (Unpublished Report). SCH9355.
Close to the road, by the wall in the south-east part of the outer ward. Said to have been used in the Civil War as stables but “In the 19th century they were known as ‘Beresford’s Caves’, supposedly named after a local inhabitant who made a living from quarrying sandstone.”
The caves are now continuous, illustrating the pillar and stall system of excavation with three entrance openings which are fenced off. The caves are occupied by bats.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SCH9355 Unpublished Report: Sandstone Ridge Trust. 2022. Site Recording Form - Beneath the Ridge Project. Beresford's Caves, 2022. [Mapped feature: #56300 ]
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 5390 5897 (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
Jun 23 2023 9:24AM