This cave was excavated in 1831 and re-examined in 1905. Human remains, charcoal and an altar was found. It was thought to be evidence for an Early Iron Age cult which involved human sacrifice. Blown sand was removed from the base of the cliffs in 1857. In 1962 the floor of the cave was covered with modern rubbish (RCHAMS). There was no change to this situation noted during this survey
29/03/14
Cave height at entrance 6m, depth 5m, width 10m. Volcanic rock, geological test bores in wall of cave to SE.
Dry, clear of rubbish, soil/rock build up at entrance with one large boulder (2m).
Location
360472.00
684488.00
27700
56.0516090
-2.6362019
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
30/03/2014
St Baldred's Cave
ianhawkins
30/03/2014
St Baldred's Cave
ianhawkins
30/03/2014
St Baldred's Cave
acalder
30/03/2014
St Baldred's Cave
acalder
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
1611
30/03/2014
acalder
Tidal state
High
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
< 10m
Coastally eroding?
not eroding
Threats
none
Other threats
Fire
Visibility above ground
Highly visible (substantial remains)
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions; vehicular access
Local knowledge
don't know
Description
This cave was excavated in 1831 and re-examined in 1905. Human remains, charcoal and an altar was found. It was thought to be evidence for an Early Iron Age cult which involved human sacrifice. Blown sand was removed from the base of the cliffs in 1857. In 1962 the floor of the cave was covered with modern rubbish (RCHAMS). There was no change to this situation noted during this survey
29/03/14
Cave height at entrance 6m, depth 5m, width 10m. Volcanic rock, geological test bores in wall of cave to SE.
Dry, clear of rubbish, soil/rock build up at entrance with one large boulder (2m).
