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๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Wookey Hole

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๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Wookey Hole
Cave system in Somerset, England, notable for Paleolithic occupation and underground river


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 20 Apr 2026 at 10:41
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Mendip Hills, near Wells, Somerset, England
  • Depth: Main chamber extends approximately 60 metres into the hillside
  • Underground river: Axe River flows through multiple chambers
  • Occupation: Paleolithic artefacts date to approximately 40,000 years ago

Wookey Hole is a cave system in the Mendip Hills of Somerset, England, that contains evidence of human ...

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