Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBadger Hole, Wookey

Badger Hole, Wookey

England
List entry 1010294
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Badger Hole, Wookey is a Palaeolithic cave site located in the Mendip Hills near Wookey in Somerset, England. The cave has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Late Pleistocene, with archaeological deposits indicating use during the Upper Palaeolithic period. Excavations at the site have produced stone tools and faunal remains that contribute to understanding of early human settlement patterns and subsistence practices in south-western Britain during the ice age. The site remains significant as one of several Palaeolithic cave occupations recorded in the Mendip limestone landscape.

Badger Hole, Wookey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010294. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Badger Hole, Wookey?

Badger Hole, Wookey is a Palaeolithic cave site located in the Mendip Hills near Wookey in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010294.

Who is responsible for protecting Badger Hole, Wookey?

Badger Hole, Wookey 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 1010294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Badger Hole, Wookey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (4.6 km), Fenny Castle: a motte and bailey castle (5 km), Glastonbury lake village (8.2 km).

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