The tunnels run underneath a Merseyside village and are said to be haunted
An eerie and dangerous labyrinth of caves explored generations ago runs underneath a Merseyside village.
Over the years, the caves have suffered neglect, mainly due to fly-tipping and graffiti, but the mythology and stories surrounding it continue. The entrances and tunnels are man-made from its days as a quarry, but deeper, natural labyrinths are rumoured to be found. The group, equipped with two candles and a transistor radio, were said to have wandered through the honeycomb of caves and passages until their light failed. Jennifer said: "We were very scared and very hungry - we started shouting but no one heard us.
Over the years, many stories, legends and myths have been shared, including the belief that there was a cathedral within Crank Caverns. "It seemed to be haunted because a door would slam and footsteps would be heard crossing the room but nobody was there."
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