The Kiln Caves

The Kiln Caves lie beneath numbers 46-50 Bridlesmith Gate. When the Society discovered this cave system it was entered via a flight of brick steps which led down from the basement of number 50 Bridlesmith Gate. Today the caves are entered via a passage from the basement of number 52 which was constructed once the caves had been cleared so that they could be opened to the public.
One of the many artefacts recovered from these caves was a printing press. The press was used by the company who occupied the property above for many years.