In the 16th century a highwayman known as 'Wild Humphrey' Kynaston was outlawed for the murder of a man at Long Stratton in Shropshire. He is reputed to have lived in this cave.
Unusually he was pardoned in 1516 and he later died peacefully in 1534.
The cave was lived in by various people until at least the 18th century when apparently a family of nine was raised in what must have been (even for those times) very primitive conditions.
These days the cave is a home for bats which love the deep crevices in amongst the rocks. The cave can be seen at the Nesscliffe Country Park.
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Magnífico blanco y negro Trevor
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Thanks a lot Joaquin..much appreciated.
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