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Cow Cave, Chudleigh Rocks is a natural limestone cave situated near Chudleigh in Devon. The cave contains evidence of human occupation dating to the Neolithic period, making it archaeologically significant for understanding early settlement patterns in south-western England. The site comprises a natural rock shelter formed within the Carboniferous limestone of the Chudleigh Rocks outcrop. Artefactual finds from excavations have contributed to knowledge of prehistoric activity in the region, though the cave's precise chronology and the full extent of its archaeological deposits remain subjects of scholarly investigation.
Cow Cave, Chudleigh Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010726. View the official record →
Cow Cave, Chudleigh Rocks is a natural limestone cave situated near Chudleigh in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010726.
Cow Cave, Chudleigh Rocks 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 1010726.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pixie's Hole, Chudleigh Rocks (0.1 km), Tramp's Shelter, Chudleigh Rocks (0.2 km), Bishop's Palace (0.2 km).
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