Great Masson Cavern: Walkthrough Tour - Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, Peak District, Derbyshire

Experience first-hand this spectacular cavern system as it winds its way deep underground and into the hillside. The Great Masson Cavern is one of the oldest show caves known. Originally a lead mine encompassing several mining titles, and later worked for fluorspar, Great Masson was opened to the public in Victorian times. Within the show cave are possibly some of the earliest and best preserved miner’s inscriptions in the country. The mine is now part of the “Heights of Abraham“ tourist attraction in Matlock Bath. The Cavern is notable for its lack of stalactites and stalagmites, as the cave is coated in a clay-like substance that inhibits deposition. It was first opened to public viewing in Victorian times and had been mined for fluorspar prior to being opened as a show cavern. Thanks for tuning into Stone Age Productions, Why not hit that subscribe button and the little bell icon next to it so you don’t miss out on any future uploads and why not give this video a big thumbs up too.. I