The historical archaeology of Nottingham
A WANDER AROUND THE CITY OF CAVES
Although Nottingham has lost much of the heritage of its recent past (and much is still threatened), enough remains to make it a fascinating and rewarding place to explore if one keeps one's eyes peeled. The following photographs are just a few appetisers. The city lies above over 450 caves chiselled into the soft sandstone that forms its foundations. They are thankfully being surveyed and recorded, and one can catch glimpses of the occasional cave entrance that survives, often almost hidden behind modern buildings. They will gradually disappear as development continues.
Industrial buildings beside Nottingham Canal, now demolished and replaced by apartments.
Tantalising traces of long-vanished buildings that used the caves and sandstone outcrops as cellars and back walls
A stylish cave entrance near Nottingham Castle
Bricked-up cave entrance
Cave entrance with impressive wooden door
Warehouse detail
Star Brewery, now a business complex, New Basford
Canning Circus
Detail, Canning Circus
Lace Market
Bricked-up cave entrance
More puzzling traces of demolished buildings
This cave entrance reminds me of an open mouth, complete with rotting teeth!
Cave entrance
Bricked-up cave entrance
Bricked-up cave entrance
Bricked-up cave entrance
Industrial buildings, New Basford, lace factory in background
Warehouse detail
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