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Lime Kiln Hill Quarry Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Somerset, England, situated within a worked quarry landscape that reflects centuries of mineral extraction. The site represents evidence of human exploitation of the local geology, with the cave itself forming part of the broader lime-working industry that characterised the region. The quarrying activity and cave formation demonstrate the interaction between natural geological features and industrial development in the Somerset landscape, though the precise chronology of initial cave use and subsequent quarry operations requires careful archaeological assessment. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument, recognising its significance to the local heritage and geological record.
Lime Kiln Hill Quarry Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012068. View the official record →
Lime Kiln Hill Quarry Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Somerset, England, situated within a worked quarry landscape that reflects centuries of mineral extraction. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012068.
Lime Kiln Hill Quarry 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 1012068.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fussell's Lower Works: an iron edge tool works, 210m south east of Wadbury (0.9 km), Tedbury camp (1.3 km), Whatley Combe Roman villa (2 km).
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