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Leighton Hanging, Downhead.
| NGR: | ST 70516 44494 |
| WGS84: | 51.19889, -2.42336 |
| Length: | 6 m |
| Depth: | 3 m |
| Altitude: | 160 m |
| Tags: | Cave, Archaeo |
| Registry: | mcr-es |
This roomy rock shelter was excavated between 1959 and 1963 and revealed finds (including some human remains) dating over a long period of time.
Alternate Names: None recorded.
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This entry was last updated: 2024-03-06 18:23:51
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