Concealed from the world in a cleft in the Gower Peninsula& #39;s rugged sea cliffs, the clandestine Culver Hole is virtually invisible from the Wales Coast Path above.

A magical medieval walled sea cave, Culver Hole is steeped in folk tales of pirates and hidden treasure.

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Folklore tells of smugglers stashing their contraband inside the 60ft high walled sea cave.

There are even rumours of a secret passage - the pirate John Lucas is said to have excavated a smugglers& #39; tunnel, connecting Culver Hole to the nearby salt house at Port Eynon.

The truth behind this Site of Special Scientific Interest is somewhat less romantic. Because inside, Culver Hole& #39;s centuries-old purpose is clear.

The internal wall features tiers of rectangular nesting boxes - once home to hundreds of medieval Rock Doves (i.e. pigeons!)

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