Culver Hole

Also known as, or recorded in historical documents as; Culvers Hole; Smugglers' Hole

In the community of Port Eynon.
In the historic county of Glamorgan (Modern authority of Swansea, preserved county of West Glamorgan).

A natural cave has been closed off by 16m high wall, 3.6m thick at its base and tapering upwards, the width of the cave mouth being from 3.0m to 6.0m; two round-headed windows and a circular opening pierce the wall, which has c.30 tiers of nesting boxes and a narrow stairway within. Discussion of this site has tended to concentrate on the search for a parent manorial house, there is a quasi-legendery connection with the Salt House (qv) and Culver Hole itself has been suggested as a medieval stronghold. Culver house is another name for dovecote. But the house is big and has stairs and floors inside. Some believe, it was a smugglers hideout, and legend tells about a tunnel, connecting it to the nearby Salt House (qv). King writes this was not part of the defences of Port Eynon castle (qv).

This site is a scheduled monument protected by law.
This site is a Not known if listed listed building protected by law*.

The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is SS46538457

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