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Creswell
Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller
fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the
caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating
story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and
10,000 years ago. Further evidence came to light in 2003
with the discovery of Britain's only known Ice Age rock
art. Creswell Crags was among the most northerly places
on earth to have been visited by our ancient ancestors,
a story that is unique on a European and World scale. All
of the caves are protected by metal grills to preserve the
rare archaeological deposits that remain inside. At the
east end of the gorge is the Museum
and Education Centre. The gorge is part of the Creswell
Heritage Landscape Area.
Explore the Creswell Gorge and Caves
Explore the Creswell Crags Heritage
Area
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