Lacy's Caves
Lacy's Caves are a series of 5 chambers in the red sandstone cliff of River Eden, just north of Little Salkeld, Cumbria, England, near Nunnery, at grid reference NY564383.[1]
They are named after Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel Lacy of Salkeld Hall, who commissioned their carving in the 18th century.[2] 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.[3]
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 Long Meg Mine with the nearby Settle-Carlisle Railway. The site is situated close to Long Meg and Her Daughters and on a popular circular walk.
References
- ↑ Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Society (1976). Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society. The Society. p. 157. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ↑ Rose, Lesley Anne (15 September 2008). Lake District. Crimson Publishing. p. 264. ISBN 978-1-85458-425-0. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ↑ "Little Salkeld - Lacys Caves". Visit Cumbria. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
External links
- Eden District Council list of Regionally Important Geological Sites
- Article on Visit Cumbria
- Article on North Pennines
Coordinates: 54°44′16″N 2°40′43″W / 54.73777°N 2.67868°W