Last weekend we went for a walk up to Gop Hill and the Gop Cave of Bones with the kids - Gop Hill ( or Gop y Goleuni in Welsh - meaning summit of light Gop=Gopa=summit, Goleuni=light) the 2nd largest Neolithic structure in the UK after Silbury Hill in Wiltshire
The Caves are accessible with care, and after a short crawl on our bellies we got into the 2nd chamber - tall enough to stand up and with other tunnels leading off. We also came across 3 hibernating Pipistrelle bats and gave them a wide berth (not because of any Twilight reason - simply because all bats are protected as are their roosts and domiciles). Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me, so are going back today, 22nd Jan to re-visit. Thanks to Shropshire Traveller at www.megalithic.co.uk for the use of this image
More later, but have a look at the following links for more info.
Fascinating stuff, especially thinking that Wooly Rhino, Hyena, bear, Irish Elk and arctic lemming remains were found amongst the human remains from thousands of years ago.
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