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Ossum's Cave is a natural sandstone cave located in Staffordshire, England, situated within the Manifold Valley. The cave has been modified and utilised by humans over an extended period, with evidence suggesting occupation and use from prehistoric times onwards. The site is notable for its natural rock shelter characteristics and the way in which successive cultures exploited this naturally occurring feature. As a record of human use of natural caves in the English Midlands, Ossum's Cave contributes to understanding of settlement patterns and resource exploitation in the region across multiple periods.
Ossum's Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011919. View the official record →
Ossum's Cave is a natural sandstone cave located in Staffordshire, England, situated within the Manifold Valley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011919.
Ossum's 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 1011919.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 550m south of Walk Farm (9.2 km), Bowl barrow on Weaver Hills 680m south of Walk Farm (9.3 km), Bowl barrow 230m north of North Wood (9.3 km).
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