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Badger Hole, Warton Crag is a natural rock shelter situated on the limestone escarpment of Warton Crag near Carnforth in Lancashire. The site has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Mesolithic period, demonstrating early post-glacial use of the landscape. Archaeological investigation has revealed artefactual material consistent with hunter-gatherer activity, contributing to understanding of Mesolithic settlement patterns in north-west England. The shelter's position within the distinctive karst topography of the area reflects the exploitation of natural features by prehistoric communities.
Badger Hole, Warton Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012108. View the official record →
Badger Hole, Warton Crag is a natural rock shelter situated on the limestone escarpment of Warton Crag near Carnforth in Lancashire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012108.
Badger Hole, Warton Crag 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 1012108.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dog Holes Cave (0.2 km), Warton Crag small multivallate hillfort (1.1 km), Warton Old Rectory (1.8 km).
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