Meadow And Caves On History Visit To Coast Of Firth Of Forth By East Wemyss Fife Scotland

Tour Scotland 4K travel video of a meadow and the exterior and interior of the caves on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit to the coastal walking path on the coast of the Firth of Forth by East Wemyss in Fife, Britain, United Kingdom. About 6,000 to 7,00 B.C. the sea formed a series of caves in the sandstone cliffs at Wemyss. The name of the Parish of Wemyss comes from the Gaelic " Uiam " meaning a cave, which changed through the Old English form " Weim " to " Weem " and finally to its present " Wemyss ". Geologically, the caves are cut into a soft red sandstone of Carboniferous age, which show gentle folding, distinct cross bedding in some units and honeycomb weathering. The cliffs now lie behind a post glacial raised beach which overlooks the Firth of Forth. Some of the caves contain notable examples of Bronze Age, Pictish and Early Christian art. At least three of the original caves no longer survive, either having collapsed or blocked due to coastal erosion. Those containing carved artwork include the Court Cave, Dovecot Cave also known as Doo Cave, Jonathan's Cave also known as Factor's Cave and the Sliding or Sloping Cave. Court Cave takes its name from the Baron's Court, once held in the cave. In 1934, fearing it had been undermined, the local coal company built brick pillars within the cave to support the roof and prevent its collapse. Jonathan's Cave was named after a man who once lived here with his family, while the Dovecot Cave contains nest boxes carved within the natural rock. The carvings were unfortunately lost when the western part of the Dovecot Cave collapsed during the First World War. Glass Cave was named for the glass manufactory established within by Sir George Hay in 1610, but collapsed due to nearby mining activity in 1901. The 15th Century Macduff's Castle lies above the double chambered Well Cave, which was contained a well and was connected by a stairway to the castle above. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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