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L Roebuck
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Caves sealed off after fatality Apr 7, 2009 12:26:31 GMT -5

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Post by L Roebuck on Apr 7, 2009 12:26:31 GMT -5

Caves sealed off after fatality

Caves in Shropshire have been sealed off after a teenager was killed and another seriously hurt when part of a cave roof collapsed.

Aiden Peter Brookes, 16, of Bridgnorth, died in hospital following the collapse at Hermitage Caves, east of the town, in the early hours of Monday.

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Caves sealed off after fatality Sept 2, 2009 20:22:30 GMT -5

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Post by jopo on Sept 2, 2009 20:22:30 GMT -5

The article linked does not make it clear that these "caves" were actually dug in sandstone outcrops as houses and there are several examples in the area - particularly around Bridgeport. I believe that one was lived in until the mid 20th cent. and one has been preserved as a Heritage site.

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