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Limestone cliff with square cave

Submitted by Pauline Eccles

Name	Limestone cliff with square cave
Distance	0.02 miles from NP16 7LE
Description	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.
Photographer	Pauline Eccles
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