At 55 metres it is the deepest pothole in the area and was named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Peak by the philosopher Thomas Hobbes in 1636. According to folk tradition, it is the abode of the Devil.
This massive depression at a depth of 55 metres is considered the most profound crater in the vicinity and was listed among the Seven Marvels of the Peak by the philosopher Thomas Hobbes in 1636. According to traditional lore, it is thought to be the abode of the Devil.