Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave
Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave — archaeological site in Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Creswell · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave is a place of interest in Derbyshire, the East Midlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bolsover parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Creswell, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area S80.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Creswell Crags SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, located in Derbyshire's East Midlands, include Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave. These sites are designated as a scheduled monument and are part of the Creswell Crags SSSI, highlighting their archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2623, -1.1988
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Bolsover
- Parish
- Hodthorpe and Belph
- Postcode
- S80 3LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Nearest railway station
- Creswell — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.creswell-crags.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642924 (CC0)
- commons: Boat House Cave, Creswell Crags, Notts (4).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave?
- Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S80 3LH), in the parish of Hodthorpe and Belph.
- Is Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave a listed building?
- Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave a protected site?
- Yes — Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave is part of the Creswell Crags SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Palaeolithic and later prehistoric sites at Creswell Gorge, including Boat House Cave and Church Hole Cave?
- The nearest railway station is Creswell, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S80 3LH.