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Savory's Hole is a natural limestone cave located in the Mendip Hills near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. The cave shows evidence of occupation during the Palaeolithic period, with archaeological finds indicating use by hunter-gatherer communities in prehistoric times. The site has been subject to antiquarian investigation and modern archaeological study, which have contributed to understanding of human activity in the Mendip region during the Stone Age. The cave's significance lies in its archaeological deposits and the light it sheds on Palaeolithic settlement patterns in southwest England.
Savory's Hole is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012061. View the official record →
Savory's Hole is a natural limestone cave located in the Mendip Hills near Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012061.
Savory'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 1012061.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's palace (3.3 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (3.9 km), Bishop's tithe barn (4 km).
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