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Bracelet Cave is a natural limestone cave situated in Somerset, England, which has yielded evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods. Archaeological investigations at the site have recovered artefacts and faunal remains indicating activity from the Palaeolithic through to later prehistoric times. The cave's name derives from a bronze age bracelet discovered during excavations, which contributed to understanding of metalworking and exchange networks in prehistoric Somerset. The site remains significant for its stratigraphic record and the insights it provides into patterns of cave usage and settlement in the Mendip region during antiquity.
Bracelet Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012062. View the official record →
Bracelet Cave is a natural limestone cave situated in Somerset, England, which has yielded evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012062.
Bracelet 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 1012062.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (2.7 km), Bishop's tithe barn (4 km), Fenny Castle Cross: a medieval wayside cross 20m north west of Castle Farm, Castle (4.5 km).
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