Groundbreaking DNA Analysis Reveals Earliest Domesticated Dog at Cheddar Gorge Sunday, April 5, 2026 cheddar domestication goughscave ancientdna chellyman dog wolves archaeology fossils somerset New DNA analysis of ancient bones unearthed at Cheddar Gorge’s renowned Gough’s Cave has revealed that dogs have been humans’ loyal companions for much longer than previously believed. Among the finds at Gough’s Cave is … Read More
Ancient DNA Reveals Earliest Domesticated Dog at Cheddar Gorge Sunday, April 5, 2026 cheddar gorge goughscave dna domestication dog archaeology ancient cheddarman fossils New DNA analysis of ancient animal remains from Cheddar Gorge’s renowned Gough’s Cave has dramatically reshaped our understanding of early dog domestication. A 14,300-year-old jawbone discovered during excavations between … Read More
Cheddar Gorge’s Gough's Cave Flooded by Storm Claudia, Forcing Temporary Closure Saturday, November 15, 2025 cheddar stormclaudia flooding goughscave caves safety weather ukweather environment visitorexperience Cheddar Gorge has been hit by significant flooding after heavy rainfall brought by Storm Claudia swept through the South West. Gough’s Cave, the largest and most famous of the cave system’s show caves, has been forced to … Read More
Cheddar Gorge Flooded by Storm Claudia, Gough's Cave Closed Saturday, November 15, 2025 cheddar flooding stormclaudia goughscave weather rainfall safety tourism somerset metoffice Storm Claudia’s heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding at Cheddar Gorge, leading to the temporary closure of Gough’s Cave, the largest and most popular show cave in the area. Overnight downpours drenched the … Read More