Details of the Site Ash Tree Cave in the Magnesian Area

Ash Tree Cave

Stats

Grade	I
Length	7
Depth	3
Altitude	120
Location	53.2803 -1.2291
OS NGR	SK 5150 7620

Feature

Arch
Cave

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Location

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Access

On private land - gated but not locked. No access restrictions apply, but please call at Highwood Farm first to let the landowner know you are visiting. Do not disturb fill or deposits as the site is a Scheduled Monument.

References

Armstrong, A.L. (1950) Exploration of prehistoric sites in East Derbyshire. [Ash Tree Cave], Derbys. Arch. Soc. Jour. 70, pp. 80-91, Derbyshire Archaeological Society

Armstrong, A.L. (1956) Report on the Excavation of Ash Tree Cave, Whitwell, 1949/57, Derbys. Arch. Soc. Jour. 76., pp.57-64., Derbyshire Archaeological Society

Barker, I. & Beck, J.S. (2010) , Caves of the Peak District, p. 249, DCA