Scheduled MonumentsEnglandGreat Oone's Hole

Great Oone's Hole

England
List entry 1010906
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Great Oone's Hole is a natural cave or rockshelter situated in Somerset, England. The site has yielded archaeological evidence of human occupation, though detailed scholarly publication on specific finds and dating sequences remains limited in the accessible record. Like many similar caves in the Mendip region, it likely served as a shelter during the prehistoric period, potentially spanning from the Palaeolithic through to later periods. The monument's significance lies in its contribution to understanding early human use of natural rock formations in south-western England.

Great Oone's Hole is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010906. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Great Oone's Hole?

Great Oone's Hole is a natural cave or rockshelter situated in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010906.

Who is responsible for protecting Great Oone's Hole?

Great Oone's Hole 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 1010906.

What other scheduled monuments are near Great Oone's Hole?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement on Stoke Moor (5 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (5.5 km), Westbury village cross (6.1 km).

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