Scheduled MonumentsEnglandJubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar

Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar

England
List entry 1010296
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar is a natural limestone cave located near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. The cave has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Mesolithic period, with archaeological finds suggesting use by hunter-gatherer communities. The site's name derives from its discovery or formal recognition during the Jubilee period of the nineteenth century. The cave remains significant as a record of early human activity in the upland regions of northern England, though its modest dimensions and natural formation limit the scale of archaeological deposits within it.

Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar?

Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar is a natural limestone cave located near Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010296.

Who is responsible for protecting Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar?

Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar 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 1010296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jubilee Cave, Langcliffe Scar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giggleswick market cross (2.9 km), Ring cairn north west of Ewe Moor (4.7 km), Cairn 80m north of Pikedaw Hill (4.8 km).

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