Cave Art on Mendip
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Ancient Drawing Of Mammoth Found In Cheddar Caves
A possible Palaeolithic engraving has been discovered at Cheddar Caves and Gorge by members of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society (UBSS).
A possible Palaeolithic engraving has been discovered at Cheddar Caves and Gorge by members of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society (UBSS).
Aveline's Hole Discovery
Two members of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society have discovered an engraving in a cave in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, which may be at least 10,000 years old.
Two members of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society have discovered an engraving in a cave in the Mendip Hills, Somerset, which may be at least 10,000 years old.
Further Discoveries of Possible Mesolithic Engravings in Mendip Cave
Members of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society (UBSS) have discovered a further series of abstract engravings in the caves in Cheddar Gorge.
Members of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society (UBSS) have discovered a further series of abstract engravings in the caves in Cheddar Gorge.
As a spin off from this research we have also discovered examples of unusual 117th and 18th century "Witch Marks" in Goatchurch Cavern (see Binding, C.J., Easton, T., Wilson, L.J., 2005. Ritual protection Marks in Goatchurch cavern, Burrington Combe, North Somerset. Proc. U. Bristol Spel. Soc., 23(2), pp 119-133). You can also find out more about these marks by following this link.