Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSaye's Hole, Cheddar Gorge

Saye's Hole, Cheddar Gorge

England
List entry 1011916
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Saye's Hole is a cave located in Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, England. The site has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Palaeolithic period, contributing to scholarly understanding of early human settlement in the Mendip region. The cave itself is a natural limestone formation characteristic of the gorge's geology, and its archaeological deposits have been subject to investigation and documentation by archaeologists studying prehistoric occupation patterns in south-west England.

Saye's Hole, Cheddar Gorge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011916. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Saye's Hole, Cheddar Gorge?

Saye's Hole is a cave located in Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011916.

Who is responsible for protecting Saye's Hole, Cheddar Gorge?

Saye's Hole, Cheddar Gorge 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 1011916.

What other scheduled monuments are near Saye's Hole, Cheddar Gorge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement on Stoke Moor (4.9 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (5.5 km), Westbury village cross (6.1 km).

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