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Millican Dalton's Cave

Millican Dalton's Cave

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Millican Dalton's Cave

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Lake District National Park

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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November 19, 2022

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Millican Dalton was an eccentric professor of adventure who lived in this cave for about 50 years. Born in 1867 he moved into the cave in his mid 30's, living a simple life and making a small amount of money guiding people on mountain adventures.

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Elevation 190 m

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Location: Borrowdale, Allerdale, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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