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Picken's Hole is a natural limestone cave situated in Somerset, England. The site has archaeological significance as a location of human activity during prehistoric periods, with evidence of occupation and use during the Neolithic and Bronze Age. The cave's physical character is defined by its natural rock formation within the local limestone geology, which has been modified and utilised by human activity over successive periods of prehistory. The site remains of importance to understanding patterns of cave occupation and resource exploitation 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. 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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