Napp's Cave
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Condition (Natural England)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS563474 | — | Unfavourable Recovering | 10.32 | 2013-02-10 |
| SS564475 | — | Unfavourable Recovering | 1.71 | 2013-02-10 |
| SS565474 | — | Unfavourable Recovering | 1.71 | 2013-02-10 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Feature: Cave / Cavern · Mining / Industrial: Quarry
Landscape processes: Karst
Description
Napps Cave SSSI Description The site covers a single small cave with an entrance in an old quarry. Although less than 250 metres of passages are mapped, the cave is of prime importance for the very spectacular aragonite crystals whose size and abundance make them unique to Britain. Crystals up to 70 mm in length occur in radiating clusters and those in the inner chambers are in a perfect stage of preservation. Several species of bats have been reported from this cave, including the greater and lesser horseshoe bats Rhinolophus ferrumequinum and Rhinolophus hipposideros.
Species mentioned
Show the 2 species mentioned in the description, with red-list status| English name search for this in other sites |
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IUCN / Red List | Type | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| greater horseshoe bat | Rhinolophus ferrumequinum | LC | bat | vespertillonidae |
| lesser horseshoe bat | Rhinolophus hipposideros | LC | bat | vespertillonidae |