Caves of Caiplie

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The Caves of Caiplie, Caplawchy or Caiplie Coves, known locally as The Coves, are a cave system on the Fife Coastal path between Anstruther and Crail in Scotland. The caves were used by farmers to house livestock and as a doocot, around 170 CE. The caves are thought to have been abandoned since 180 CE. In the 9th century they were reputedly the site of early Christian worship.

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Location: 56.2433, -2.6473, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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  • Scotland's Secret Bunker
    underground bunker near Anstruther, Fife, Scotland, now a museum  
  • Caves of Caiplie
    cave in Fife, Scotland, UK
  • Wemyss Caves
    group of caves at East Wemyss, Fife, Scotland, UK
  • Cotside Quarry
    quarry in Angus, Scotland, UK, west of Carnoustie
  • Hugo pit railway tunnel
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