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Picken's Hole is a natural limestone cave situated in Somerset, England, which has yielded archaeological evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods. The site shows evidence of occupation and use from prehistoric times through the medieval period, with particular significance for its Mesolithic and Neolithic finds. The cave's natural formation within the local limestone geology has made it a shelter attractive to successive populations over millennia. Its archaeological deposits have contributed to scholarly understanding of settlement patterns and resource use in the Somerset region during early prehistory.
Picken's Hole is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010715. View the official record →
Picken's Hole is a natural limestone cave situated in Somerset, England, which has yielded archaeological evidence of human activity spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010715.
Picken's Hole 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 1010715.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard (2.2 km), Duck decoy 175m south west of Parson's Farm (4.6 km), Wayside cross at Stoughton Cross (6 km).
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