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The Old Grotto, Dyer's Wood is a rock-cut chamber located in Devon, England. The site consists of a cavity excavated into the natural rock face, representing a form of habitation or refuge utilised during the prehistoric period. The grotto's exact dating remains uncertain, though such features are characteristic of occupation patterns in the Devonian landscape during antiquity. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance as evidence of early human use of the landscape and rock-based structures in the region.
The Old Grotto, Dyer's Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002555. View the official record →
The Old Grotto, Dyer's Wood is a rock-cut chamber located in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002555.
The Old Grotto, Dyer's Wood 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 1002555.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruins and buried remains of the medieval great house at Dartington Hall (5.1 km), Berry Pomeroy Castle: a defended residence and Tudor mansion (5.5 km), Two prehistoric hilltop enclosures, a ditch system and four bowl barrows, 300m north of Barton Pines Inn (6.6 km).
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