Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
FL067
Name
The Gop Caves
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
Easting
308643
Northing
380076
Broad Class
Monument
Site Type
Cave
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of a cave containing archaeological deposits, dating to the palaeolithic period. The cave entrance measures 40ft and then narrows to form two passages. Another cave lies 15yds to the west, with a narrower entrance.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric settlement, ritual and funerary practices. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.