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Calf Holes / Dry Lathe Cave

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Calf Holes / Dry Lathe Cave
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Calf Holes, also known as Dry Lathe Cave, is a small limestone cave formed through natural dissolution processes typical of the Carboniferous Limestone in the Yorkshire Dales. The site has historical references suggesting possible use as a shelter for livestock or by shepherds, though no significant archaeological finds have been recorded.

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Photo: Ian Taylor · CC BY-SA 2.0