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[en]trances, one north and another south. There is another
passage from the south-west, which has been likened to an
orchestra. The main branch of the Greet runs through this cave.
The stalactites and stalagmites are in the greatest profusion and
perfection. The whole surface of the roof is hung with grotesque
shapes in stone; and the ledge on the western side is like an
image-maker's shop, so full is it of stalagmites of every variety
of form. There are several alleys branching off the main passage.
The water issues from the cavern in a deep, clear, and strong
stream, and is broken into a succession of cascades and eddies,
shaded by weeping willows and mountain ash, until it loses itself
amongst the group of rocks.
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Great Douk Cave?
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DOUK CAVE is similar to Weathercote, but not heightened by
anything so vast or sublime. It is longer and wider, but not so
deep; and it lack sthe grand feature of the latter, the
waterfall, though there is a small cascade issuing from the
cavern. To get into this cavern, it is necessary to climb up the
face of the cascade; and you find yourself in a long narrow
passage with a lofty roof.
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Katnot Cave
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CATKNOT HOLE is a small cavern about three miles and a half from
Gearstones. It is situated at the foot of the Great Colm or Cam.
The river Ribble runs past the mouth of this cave; and its
romantic cascades and precipices are worthy of observation.
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Alum Pot
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ALUM POT lies half a mile south-west of the village of Selside,
It is a most awful looking abyss, at least 50 yards in
circumference, and has been measured to the depth of 165 feet, or
55 yards, 43 feet of which were in water, and that, too, in a
very dry season.
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gazetteer links
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-- "Alum Pot" -- Alum Pot
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-- "Gatekirk Cave" -- Gatekirk Cave
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-- "Douk Cave" -- Great Douk Cave
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-- "Catknot Hole" -- Katnot Cave
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