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Gaping Gill is a large pothole and cave system formed in Carboniferous limestone through processes of chemical weathering and erosion. The site has a long history of human interest, including early exploration records from the 19th century and local folklore referencing its depth and mysterious appearance.
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Gaping Gill is shown as a cave on the public map of North Yorkshire. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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