Scheduled MonumentsWalesCave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole
Prehistoric · Cave

Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole

Wales
Cadw SAM GM622
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole is a prehistoric cave situated in Glamorgan, Wales, with the official Cadw scheduled monument reference GM622. The cave forms part of the limestone karst landscape characteristic of South Wales and represents evidence of human activity during prehistoric periods. Like other caves in this region, it has potential archaeological significance for understanding Palaeolithic and Mesolithic occupation patterns, though detailed scholarly documentation of this specific site remains limited in the accessible record. The monument's scheduled status reflects its protected status as a site of archaeological interest within Wales's heritage framework.

Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole?

Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole is a prehistoric cave situated in Glamorgan, Wales, with the official Cadw scheduled monument reference GM622. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM622.

What period does Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole date from?

Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole?

Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deborah's Hole Camp (0.2 km), Horse Cliff Camp (0.3 km), Paviland Camp (0.4 km).

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