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Tramp's Shelter is a natural rock shelter formed within the Chudleigh Rocks, a prominent outcrop of limestone located near Chudleigh in Devon. The shelter consists of a shallow cavity created by natural erosion within the rock face, which has provided evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods from prehistoric times onwards. Archaeological investigation has revealed deposits indicating use during the Mesolithic and later prehistoric periods, making it a site of significance for understanding early human habitation in Devon. The shelter's protected location within the rock formation has preserved archaeological material that contributes to knowledge of settlement patterns and resource exploitation in the region during the early post-glacial period and beyond.
Tramp's Shelter, Chudleigh Rocks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017681. View the official record →
Tramp's Shelter is a natural rock shelter formed within the Chudleigh Rocks, a prominent outcrop of limestone located near Chudleigh in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017681.
Tramp's Shelter, 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 1017681.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pixie's Hole, Chudleigh Rocks (0.1 km), Cow Cave, Chudleigh Rocks (0.2 km), Bishop's Palace (0.3 km).
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