Kents Cavern

Kents Cavern is a cave system in Torquay, Devon, England. It is notable both for its archaeological and geological features (as a karst feature in the Devonian limestone). The cave system is open to the public and has been a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1952 and a Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1957.

Kents Cavern
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Interior view of Kent's Cavern
Location within Devon
LocationSouth Devon
Grid referenceSX 934641
Coordinates50.4682°N 3.5030°W / 50.4682; -3.5030
InterestGeological
Area1.7 hectares (17,000 m2; 183,000 sq ft)
Notification1952 (1952)
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