Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWindmill Hill Cave, Brixham

Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham

England
List entry 1008681
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Windmill Hill Cave is a Palaeolithic cave site located near Brixham in Devon, England. The cave became archaeologically significant following its excavation in the nineteenth century, when it yielded evidence of early human occupation and stone tool assemblages from the Upper Palaeolithic period. The site has provided important material for understanding the chronology and material culture of late glacial Britain. The cave itself was formed in the local limestone and contains stratified deposits that have contributed to the archaeological record of human habitation in south-western England during the final stages of the last Ice Age.

Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham?

Windmill Hill Cave is a Palaeolithic cave site located near Brixham in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008681.

Who is responsible for protecting Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham?

Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham 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 1008681.

What other scheduled monuments are near Windmill Hill Cave, Brixham?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort known as Greenway Camp, immediately north east of Cart Wood (4.2 km), Bowl barrow 690m north of Longwood House (4.8 km), D-Day landing craft maintenance site on the River Dart, 270m south east of Maypool Cottage (5 km).

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