Thatchfield Great Cave
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Thatchfield Great Cave | |
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Location | Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica |
Depth | 177 metres (581 ft)[1] |
Length | 1,402 metres (4,600 ft)[1] |
Entrances | 3[2] |
List of entrances |
The Lighthole Entrance 1 Entrance 2 |
Thatchfield Great Cave is a large cave in Saint Ann Parish near the north coast of Jamaica. Because it is considered to be under threat its exact location is not widely publicised.[3]
Natural history
Thatchfield Great Cave is considered to be one of the largest bat roosts on the island of Jamaica.[2] The cave also contains considerable numbers of invertebrates, in particular beetles and spiders.[2] Most of the life in this cave is supported by large amounts of bat guano.[2]
See also
References
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External links
- Photos: Approach Entrance Lighthole and Great Gallery Great Gallery.
- Thatchfield Great Cave - Jamaican Caves Organisation
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