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Ash Tree Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Derbyshire, England, which has yielded evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods. The cave contains archaeological deposits indicative of use during the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods, representing significant phases of prehistoric settlement and activity in the Peak District region. The site's natural rock shelter characteristics made it suitable for habitation during the post-glacial period, and excavations have recovered artefactual material consistent with hunter-gatherer occupation. As a stratified cave site with remains from the early prehistoric period, Ash Tree Cave contributes important evidence to the understanding of human settlement patterns in Derbyshire during the early post-glacial era.
Ash Tree Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017583. View the official record →
Ash Tree Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Derbyshire, England, which has yielded evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017583.
Ash Tree Cave is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1017583.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Markland Grips promontory fort (1.2 km), Standing cross, Clowne (2.4 km), Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge including Pinhole Cave, Mother Grundy's Parlour and Robin Hood's Cave See also NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 183 (2.8 km).
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