Lamb Leer Cavern

Cave details

   
Length:
< 1 km
Vertical range:
67 m
Region:
Mendip

A short cave dominated by a 25 m pitch into a large circular chamber, as well as a large stalagmite boss. It was the World's first pothole ever descended as part of modern cave exploration (as opposed to mining or prehistoric cave dwelling), by John Beaumont in 1681, considered a pioneer of potholing. Access is denied.