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Pixie's Hole is a natural cave formed within the Chudleigh Rocks limestone formation near Chudleigh in Devon. The cave has yielded archaeological evidence of human occupation during the Palaeolithic period, indicating its use as a shelter by early inhabitants. The site's archaeological significance lies in the artefactual remains recovered from its deposits, which contribute to understanding of prehistoric activity in the region. The cave itself consists of a natural cavity within the local limestone geology, and its documented archaeological history has established it as an important Palaeolithic locality in Devon.
Pixie's Hole, Chudleigh Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010740. View the official record →
Pixie's Hole is a natural cave formed within the Chudleigh Rocks limestone formation near Chudleigh in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010740.
Pixie's Hole, Chudleigh Rocks 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 1010740.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cow Cave, Chudleigh Rocks (0.1 km), Tramp's Shelter, Chudleigh Rocks (0.1 km), Bishop's Palace (0.2 km).
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