Kendrick's Cave, Prehistoric cave at Great Orme in Llandudno, Great Britain
Kendrick's Cave is a natural limestone cavern on the Great Orme near Llandudno with two separate entrances positioned at different heights on the cliff face. The cave preserves archaeological deposits that reveal evidence of human occupation during the last ice age.
The cave was first excavated in 1880 by Thomas Kendrick, who discovered human bones, animal remains, and flint tools indicating human presence around 10,000 years ago. These findings rank among the earliest known traces of human activity in Britain from that period.
The decorated horse jawbone found in the cave represents the only known piece of artwork from Britain's Late Glacial period, approximately 10,000 years ago.
The cave sits on the Great Orme and is reached by walking trails from Llandudno across the headland. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and rocky surfaces, bringing sturdy footwear and a torch to explore inside.
A decorated horse jawbone discovered here is one of the few known artworks from Britain's late ice age and is now housed in different museums. Analysis of the human remains showed that inhabitants relied heavily on marine resources, particularly hunting seals for food.
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