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Longhole Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in the Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales. The cave has yielded archaeological evidence of human occupation dating to the Palaeolithic period, making it significant for understanding early human settlement in Wales. The site consists of a natural limestone cave with evidence of habitation and use over an extended timeframe. Archaeological investigations have recovered artefacts and faunal remains that contribute to knowledge of Mesolithic and later prehistoric activity in the region, though the cave's primary importance relates to its Palaeolithic deposits.
Longhole Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM391. View the official record →
Longhole Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in the Gower Peninsula, Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM391.
Longhole Cave dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Longhole Cave is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM391.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Culver Hole Dovecot (1.5 km), Paviland Cave (1.6 km), Paviland Camp (1.7 km).
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