Anchor Church Caves
River Trent, Anchor Church, Ingleby, Derbyshire
The site of a 9th-century monastic cell, these caves are the earliest intact domestic dwelling in the UK from the Anglo-Saxon period.

📜 Site of a 9th-century monastic cell and earliest Anglo-Saxon dwelling in the UK.
🔍 Series of rock-cut dwellings in a sandstone cliff by the River Trent near Ingleby, Derbyshire.

Why Go

🗿 Explore ancient Anglo-Saxon rock-cut dwellings
🏞️ Discover a unique historical site by the River Trent
📚 Learn about King Eardwulf and monastic history
🚶‍♀️ Easy access for a historical walk

Why Avoid

🚫 No specific details on amenities or facilities provided
⚠️ Might be less engaging for those not primarily interested in history

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historicalcavesAnglo-Saxonmonasticarchaeologydwellingoutdoor