The cave, beneath a farmer’s field in Shropshire, was used by the medieval religious order that fought in the Crusades and these stunning images were captured by photographer Michael Scott
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The stunning labyrinth is lit with candles (Photo: Michael Scott/ Caters News)
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It is thought the cave was built as a place to worship (Photo: Caters News Agency)
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The cave is less than a metre underground (Photo: Michael Scott/ Caters News)
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The way out of the cave, where Knights Templar would have walked 700 years ago (Photo: Michael Scott/ Caters News)
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The hole leading into the cave looks just like a rabbit’s hole (Photo: Michael Scott/ Caters News)
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It was reportedly also once used by followers of a black magic cult (Photo: Caters News Agency)
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The cave is near the Shropshire village of Albrighton (Photo: Caters News Agency)
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The Knights Templar were active from 1119 to the beginning of the 1300s, although the exact dates are disputed (Photo: Caters News Agency)
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There are many inscriptions on the cave walls (Photo: Caters News Agency)
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Candles are used to illuminate the inside of the cave (Photo: Caters News Agency)
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It is not known exactly when the cave was dug, but it is thought around 700 years ago – although some believe it was much later in the 17th century (Photo: Caters News Agency)
Source: mirror.co.uk
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