Limestone cliff with square cave
Introduction
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Limestone cliff with square cave
Image: © Pauline E Taken: 24 Feb 2008
Across the Wye from Chepstow, and therefore in Gloucestershire, the mark on the cliff shows the tidal nature of the River Wye at this point. The small square opening, known as 'The Gloucester Hole' leads into a large chamber and there are many stories concerning its origin and subsequent use including an explosives store during the building of the railway by Brunel, or a tea store. A plaque/tile nearby offers an explanation. It was once fitted with a crane and probably used to unload larger ships that were able to moor in the deeper water on that side of the river.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.646222
Longitude
-2.668381