Episode 57: Uncovering the Caves of Nottingham with Dave Mooney

In the center of Nottingham juts a massive promontory rust-colored stone. In the middle ages this was the site of Nottingham Castle and is thusly known to this day as "The Castle Rock". But it wasn't just the castle that was constructed upon a bedrock of sandstone. This soft stone can be found throughout the area and it's relatively soft composition provides for easy tunneling. For this reason Nottingham has received the moniker Tigguo Cobauc, "The Place of Caves".To discuss the hundreds of caves that have been found beneath Nottingham, I'm joined by writer and historian Dave Mooney.For some of Dave's other books about the historical sites around Nottingham: https://www.amberley-books.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=+mooneyFor more on the City of Caves attraction: https://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcavesFor more from Into the Greenwood:www.instagram.com/intogreenwood/www.threads.net/@intogreenwoodbsky.app/profile/intogreenwood.bsky.socialwww.facebook.com/intogreenwoodTo support the podcast go to:www.patreon.com/IntoGreenwoodorwww.buymeacoffee.com/intogreenwoodOur selected charity: Trees, Water & PeopleInto the Greenwood is produced by Thaddeus PapkeTheme music is by [email protected] the show