Mammoth Cave (Gibraltar) Explained

Mammoth Cave or Signal Station Cave is in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is one of Gibraltar's largest caves and a Neolithic site. It is listed in the Heritage and Antiquities Act 2018.

History

The cave had already been named when another "Mammoth Cave" was discovered in August 1902. That cave was later called Mediterranean Cave, but for several months it was also being called Mammoth in London and Australia.^[1]

This cave had always been called the Mammoth Cave or Signal Station Cave. It is one of Gibraltar's largest caves and was below the signal station.^[2] It is also a Neolithic site and an important asset to Gibraltar. It is specifically listed in the Heritage and Antiquities Act which the Government of Gibraltar passed in 2018.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: A Mammoth Cave. The West Australian (Perth). 29 August 1902. 17 January 2013.
2. Web site: Mammoth Cave, Neolithic site . 2024-11-22 . Gibraltar Ministry of Heritage . en.
3. 2018 . Heritage and Antiquities Act 2018 . Gibraltar Gov Records . Government of Gibraltar.