Pictures of Mother Shiptons Cave & Petrifying Well

in the town of Knaresborough, in the county of North Yorkshire

Knaresborough, The Petrifying Well photo by Luc Hermans

Knaresborough, The Petrifying Well by Luc Hermans ©

The River Nidd at Knaresborough, from Old Mother Shipton's Park photo by David Walter

The River Nidd at Knaresborough, from Old Mother Shipton's Park by David Walter ©

Church overlooking the River Nidd at Knaresborough. photo by David Walter

Church overlooking the River Nidd at Knaresborough. by David Walter ©

Properties on the banks of the River Nidd at Knaresborough. photo by David Walter

Properties on the banks of the River Nidd at Knaresborough. by David Walter ©

The Old Mill, now private apartments, on the River Nidd at Knaresborough. photo by David Walter

The Old Mill, now private apartments, on the River Nidd at Knaresborough. by David Walter ©

Petrified items atThe Dropping Well at Old Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough. photo by David Walter

Petrified items atThe Dropping Well at Old Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough. by David Walter ©

Railway viaduct over the River Nidd. photo by David Walter

Railway viaduct over the River Nidd. by David Walter ©

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About Mother Shiptons Cave & Petrifying Well

Mother Shipton lived some 500 years ago during the reign of King Henry VIII, and is England’s most famous Prophetess.
The cave is her birthplace and is close to the famous Petrifying Well - England's oldest visitor attraction!

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