Cave Hole

Local nameCave Hole
LocationDorset, UK

Cave Hole is a large cave on the south east side of the Isle of Portland, a large peninsular in Dorset, England. It has a blowhole and a wooden crane, known as Broad Ope Crane on the cliff top. It is 1⁄2 mile north-east of Portland Bill, has an interior measuring 50 feet square and 21 feet high.

Cave Hole was earlier known as Keeve's Hole and regularly featured in recorded history and wider lore of smuggling. It is made up of a series of caves with steep roof sections, tunnels and ledges, and represents the first stage in cave collapse. The cave and its surrounding area is frequently used for deep-water soloing.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_Hole,_Portland

Address DT5 2, United Kingdom

Coordinates 50°31'11.023" N -2°26'41.117" E

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