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Kirkhead Cave is a natural limestone cave located near Silverdale in Lancashire, England, which shows evidence of human occupation dating to the Mesolithic period. The cave contains archaeological deposits that have yielded finds including animal bones and stone tools, indicating its use as a shelter or working site during the early post-glacial period. The site represents an important record of hunter-gatherer activity in northwest England following the last Ice Age. The cave itself is a prominent natural feature in the local landscape, situated within an area of geological and archaeological interest.
Kirkhead Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012117. View the official record →
Kirkhead Cave is a natural limestone cave located near Silverdale in Lancashire, England, which shows evidence of human occupation dating to the Mesolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012117.
Kirkhead Cave 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 1012117.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wraysholme Tower (0.8 km), World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark (1.7 km), Peter Hill, Cark (2.5 km).
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