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Cave Attractions In Knaresborough

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Cave Attractions In Knaresborough

  • 1. Mother Shipton's Cave and The Petrifying Well Knaresborough
    Mother Shipton's Cave is at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, near to the River Nidd. Nearby is a petrifying well which is the oldest entrance-charging tourist attraction in England, open since 1630. The water of the well is rich in sulphate and carbonate which is deposited as a ramp and screen below, and in which artefacts are petrified as a tourist attraction.The place is associated with the legendary soothsayer and prophetess Mother Shipton , born Ursula Southeil, wife of Toby Shipton. According to legend she was born in the cave. The cave and dropping well, together with other attractions, remain open to visitors and are run by Mother Shipton's Cave Ltd.
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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