History, science, environment, and international memberships

History, and some facts about the cave , including its environmental status and membership of international organisations.

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  Interesting cave facts

  A glance at some of the quirkier aspects of White Scar Cave, in the form of a light-hearted quiz.

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  White Scar Cave History

  The cave’s history is a long one. It began with the laying down of limestone deposits, which millions of years later were hollowed out by the action of water.

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  Associations

  The cave is a protected environment under English and European law.  It is a member of two international
  cave organisations.