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Langwith Cave is a natural limestone cave situated in Derbyshire that contains evidence of human occupation during the Paleolithic period. The cave has yielded archaeological finds including stone tools and faunal remains that attest to its use as a shelter by hunter-gatherer communities in prehistoric times. The site's significance lies in its contribution to understanding early human habitation patterns in the Midlands region during the last glacial period. The cave itself represents a natural geological feature that was utilised opportunistically by mobile populations exploiting local food resources.
Langwith Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011954. View the official record →
Langwith Cave is a natural limestone cave situated in Derbyshire that contains evidence of human occupation during the Paleolithic period. 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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