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Ashhole Cavern is a natural cave system located in Devon, England, that shows evidence of human occupation during the Palaeolithic period. The site has yielded archaeological finds suggesting use as a shelter or refuge by hunter-gatherer communities in prehistoric times. The cavern's stratigraphic deposits have contributed to understanding of human settlement patterns and subsistence practices in south-west England during the late Ice Age and early post-glacial periods. Its significance lies in the archaeological evidence recovered from its interior deposits rather than in any constructed or modified features.
Ashhole Cavern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019133. View the official record →
Ashhole Cavern is a natural cave system located in Devon, England, that shows evidence of human occupation during the Palaeolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019133.
Ashhole Cavern 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 1019133.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Old Redoubt and later Victorian Rifle Range Target, 540m south west of Berry Head Fort (0.7 km), Berry Head Fort and battery and Hardy's Head Battery (0.8 km), Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham (1.4 km).
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