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Outlook Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Somerset, England, which has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Pleistocene period. The site has produced archaeological material indicating use during the Upper Palaeolithic, making it significant for understanding early human activity in the region. The cave's deposits have contributed to knowledge of prehistoric settlement patterns and environmental conditions in south-western Britain during the last Ice Age. Its designation as a protected monument reflects the importance of its stratigraphic record for British prehistoric archaeology.
Outlook Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010711. View the official record →
Outlook Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Somerset, England, which has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Pleistocene period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010711.
Outlook 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 1010711.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (3.1 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (4 km), Bishop's tithe barn (4.1 km).
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