Creswell Crags is one of Britain’s most important archaeological, geological and prehistoric sites in Britain. Along the steep side of the limestone gorge are a series of deep caves. Nineteenth century excavations within the caves in the gorge have uncovered rich Pleistocene assemblages of animal bones and archaeological materials.

This is a rich and important story, and Creswell is one of the few places in Britain where a prehistoric landscape can in part be seen. Moreover the Creswell Caves have been intensively excavated and studied, both in the 19th century and, much more scientifically, in modern times, including the discovery in 2003 of Britain’s only known Ice Age Rock Art.