bakers pit buckfastleigh
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The Old Ruminator
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Hi Hatchy,
The question has been asked before on the forum.
http://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=12876.0
The question has been asked before on the forum.
http://ukcaving.com/board/index.php?topic=12876.0
The Old Ruminator
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Quite a big cave according to Wiki and no wonder the survey never got finished. 
Bakers Pit is a phreatic maze cave system near Buckfastleigh, Devon, England.
This cave was first opened in 1847 by quarrying activities.
Bakers Pit is entered via a vertical descent of 16 metres. It has 3.631 kilometres[1] of passage and a small stream, flowing to the River Dart, that is still actively developing the cave.[2] It was once connected to Reeds cave, however, only "voice" connection is currently possible, and only in a few locations.[3] Connections between the two systems have been filled in with concrete to protect the beautiful formations in the Reeds cave.[4]
Apparently it may have been used by people during World War II, who unwittingly caused damage to many of the natural features. The natural regeneration of the stream seems to be repairing these though.[5]
Wildlife
Bakers Pit is a phreatic maze cave system near Buckfastleigh, Devon, England.
This cave was first opened in 1847 by quarrying activities.
Bakers Pit is entered via a vertical descent of 16 metres. It has 3.631 kilometres[1] of passage and a small stream, flowing to the River Dart, that is still actively developing the cave.[2] It was once connected to Reeds cave, however, only "voice" connection is currently possible, and only in a few locations.[3] Connections between the two systems have been filled in with concrete to protect the beautiful formations in the Reeds cave.[4]
Apparently it may have been used by people during World War II, who unwittingly caused damage to many of the natural features. The natural regeneration of the stream seems to be repairing these though.[5]
Wildlife
