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How many caves are there at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset England?
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What rock is Cheddar Gorge in Somerset England and caves made of?
limestone
Which somerset gorge is famous for its limestone caves and its chesse?
Cheddar Gorge in Somerset is famous for its limestone caves, including Gough's Cave which is open to the public for tours. It is also renowned for its production of Cheddar cheese, which has been made in the area for centuries.
Where is the cheddar gorge located?
Cheddar Gorge is in Somerset, in south-western England, with the small town of Cheddar sited at the foot of the gorge. It is a steep, meandering canyon that cuts through limestones that were deposited in a shallow tropical sea over 300 million years ago. The gorge was formed by the erosive action of meltwater rivers during the last Ice Age, and the water now flows underground through the limestone, forming a series of spectacular caves and caverns. Some of these caves contain archaeological evidence of human occupation, and a 9,000 year-old human skeleton ("Cheddar Man") was discovered in the early 20th century.
What does cheddar mean?
Cheddar is a town in England in the county of Somerset. The area is well known for Cheddar Gorge and caves which are a tourist attraction. The area is also known for 'Cheddar Man', a 9000 year old skeleton; believed to be the oldest found in England. However, most of the world knows the region because Cheddar Cheese was first made there and was named for the town.
Who discovered cheddar gorge?
Messrs Gough & Cox discovered different caves which were part of Cheddar Gorge
What is cheddaring?
Cheddar Gorge is in Somerset, in south-western England, with the small town of Cheddar sited at the foot of the gorge. It is a steep, meandering canyon that cuts through limestones that were deposited in a shallow tropical sea over 300 million years ago. The gorge was formed by the erosive action of meltwater rivers during the last Ice Age, and the water now flows underground through the limestone, forming a series of spectacular caves and caverns. Some of these caves contain archaeological evidence of human occupation, and a 9,000 year-old human skeleton ("Cheddar Man") was discovered in the early 20th century.
When was titania's palace on show in somerset?
Titania's palace was on display at the Jacob's Ladder/Cheddar Gorge caves in somerset in the early 1970s. I know because I went to see it. Titania"s Palace is currently exhibited in an Amusement park or carnival-like setting in Denmark.
Where was cheddar cheese invented?
Cheddar cheese was originally created in a village called Cheddar, in southwest England. There are caves at the edge of the village that provide ideal conditions for aging the cheese. Cheddar cheese has been around for at least 800 years.
What is the under ground temperature of the cheddar caves in somerset?
By Metereological Office web-site the mean annual temperature for Somerset is about 10ºC. The caves' interior air temperatures will be close to this, maybe slightly lower, as major caves generally stabilise at the mean air temperature outside them. It's not a hard-and-fast rule but near enough for most caves. Further research confirmed this, and revealed that the caves' steady temperature and even humidity mean cheese matures very happily in them. Cheddar Cheese, naturally. (Wookey Hole, a few miles from Cheddar, is also used for cheese-maturing.) I have a personal interest in this, being actively involved in exploring the caves feeding the Cheddar Caves. Our particular site can be very chilly thanks to the draught that is luring us on. I don't know the actual temperature there though, and of course we are susceptible to wind-chill.
What are the mendips?
The Mendips are a range of hills, mainly in Somerset UK, south of Bristol. They start in the sea at Brean Down and go east until Frome. They are mainly limestone, and there are lots of caves, including show caves at Cheddar and Wookey Hole.
What are some natural landmarks in England?
A few examples: The white cliffs of Dover The Needles - a series of stacks off the south west tip of Cornwall. The Jurassic Coast, Dorset (including Durdle Door, and Lulworth Cove) Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Somerset. Striding Edge, Helvellyn, Peak District. Valley Of Rocks, North Devon Malham Cove, Yorkshire - a limestone pavement Malvern Hills, Herefordshire Plus many more....
Where can you go caving in England?
The main caving areas in England are the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District and the Mendip Hills (Somerset). There are also caves in the Forest of Dean.
