Mother Shipton's Cave [7 photos] in SE3456 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Mother Shipton's Cave

Mother Shipton's Cave (or "Old Mother Shipton's Cave") is in Knaresborough, near to the River Nidd. Nearby is a petrifying well which is the oldest entrance charging tourist attraction in England, open since 1630. It is associated with the legendary soothsayer and prophetess Mother Shipton (c. 1488 - 1561), born Ursula Southeil, wife of Toby Shipton. According to legend she was born in the cave. The cave and dropping well, together with other attractions, remain open to visitors and are run by Mother Shipton's Cave Ltd.

by N Chadwick

Created: Thu, 9 Jun 2016, Updated: Thu, 9 Jun 2016

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SE3456 : Petrifying Well by Anne Burgess

SE3457 : Entrance, Mother Shiptons Cave by N Chadwick

SE3456 : Mother Shipton Inn by Anne Burgess

SE3456 : Objects being Petrified by Anne Burgess

SE3457 : Mother Shipton's Cave by N Chadwick

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