Bakers pit
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Bakers Pit is a phreatic
maze cave
system near Buckfastleigh
, Devon
, England.
Bakers Pit is entered via a vertical descent of 16 metres. It has 3.631 kilometres of passage and a small stream, flowing to the River Dart
, that is still actively developing the cave. It was once connected to Reeds cave
, however, "voice" connections are only currently possible, and only in a few locations. Connections between the two systems have been filled in with concrete to protect the beautiful formations in the Reeds cave
.
Apparently it may have been used by people during World War II
, who unwittingly caused damage to many of the natural features. The natural regeneration of the stream seems to be repairing these though.
Phreatic
The term phreatic is used in Earth sciences to refer to matters relating to ground water below the water table . The term 'phreatic surface' indicates the location where the pore water pressure is under atmospheric conditions...
maze cave
Cave
A cave or cavern is a natural underground space large enough for a human to enter. The term applies to natural cavities some part of which is in total darkness. The word cave also includes smaller spaces like rock shelters, sea caves, and grottos.Speleology is the science of exploration and study...
system near Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh is a small market town and civil parish in Devon, England situated beside the Devon Expressway at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It is part of Teignbridge District and, for ecclesiastical purposes lies within the Totnes Deanery. It has a population of 3,661...
, Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
, England.
Bakers Pit is entered via a vertical descent of 16 metres. It has 3.631 kilometres of passage and a small stream, flowing to the River Dart
River Dart
The River Dart is a river in Devon, England which rises high on Dartmoor, and releases to the sea at Dartmouth. Its valley and surrounding area is a place of great natural beauty.-Watercourse:...
, that is still actively developing the cave. It was once connected to Reeds cave
Reeds cave
Reed's cave is a cave in Higher Kiln Quarry near Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor, Devon. It has many formations including the unique Little Man formation, which is beyond Easter Chamber.- Easter Chamber :...
, however, "voice" connections are only currently possible, and only in a few locations. Connections between the two systems have been filled in with concrete to protect the beautiful formations in the Reeds cave
Reeds cave
Reed's cave is a cave in Higher Kiln Quarry near Buckfastleigh, Dartmoor, Devon. It has many formations including the unique Little Man formation, which is beyond Easter Chamber.- Easter Chamber :...
.
Apparently it may have been used by people during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, who unwittingly caused damage to many of the natural features. The natural regeneration of the stream seems to be repairing these though.