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Cave / Rock Shelter
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On the north side of the hill "there is a natural cave, called the Cateranes' Hole, formed by a narrow fissure in the freestone rock, and descending towards the west to a very great depth, at an angle of about 15 degrees. 'By this instructive name, we learn,' observes Mr. Hedley, 'that this cave has probably been, in former times, the hidden retreat of Cateranes, an old Scotch word, signifying 'bands of robbers*'
*or probably, heroic freedom fighters, depending on what side you're on.
From 'An historical, topographical, and descriptive view of the county of Northumberland' by Eneas MacKenzie (1825).
There's a picture by J C Ousby on Geograph:
http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/78959
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Posted by Rhiannon
14th March 2008ce
Edited 24th August 2010ce
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