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Langwith Cave is a natural limestone cavern situated in Derbyshire that has yielded evidence of human occupation spanning several prehistoric periods. Archaeological excavation has recovered material remains indicating use during the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods, making it a significant site for understanding human settlement patterns in the East Midlands during the post-glacial period. The cave's stratified deposits have provided important chronological data for prehistoric studies in the region. As a naturally formed cavity within the limestone geology characteristic of Derbyshire, it represents one of the county's key archaeological sites for the study of early human activity in Britain.
Langwith Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011954. View the official record →
Langwith Cave is a natural limestone cavern situated in Derbyshire that has yielded evidence of human occupation spanning several prehistoric periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011954.
Langwith 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 1011954.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow, 240m SSE of Woodend Farm (3.5 km), Four watchtowers SW of town (4.3 km), Medieval town defences, 183m south east of church of St Mary and St Lawrence, and 335m north east of Bolsover Castle (4.7 km).
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