Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDead Man's Cave, Anston

Dead Man's Cave, Anston

England
List entry 1013468
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dead Man's Cave is a natural sandstone cave located near Anston in Yorkshire, England. The site has yielded evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods, with particular significance for its Iron Age and Romano-British occupation phases. The cave's archaeological deposits have provided insights into prehistoric and later settlement patterns in the region, though the exact chronology and nature of use remain subjects of scholarly investigation. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its importance as an archaeological site preserving stratified evidence of human habitation and activity through successive historical periods.

Dead Man's Cave, Anston is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013468. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dead Man's Cave, Anston?

Dead Man's Cave is a natural sandstone cave located near Anston in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013468.

Who is responsible for protecting Dead Man's Cave, Anston?

Dead Man's Cave, Anston 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 1013468.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dead Man's Cave, Anston?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thorpe Salvin Old Hall (2.3 km), Manor House moated site (3 km), Netherthorpe moated site (3.1 km).

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