ROCK SHELTER
The area beneath a natural overhang at the base of a cliff or crag. This may have been used for occupation, burial, etc.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Domestic
>> Dwelling
>>> Rock Shelter
>>> Rock Shelter
![ROCK SHELTER. View to NNE across sheepfold to rock shelter DP00000013.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00000013.jpg)
![ROCK SHELTER. Port Odhar, rock shelter (possible), view from NE. DP00047768.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00047768.jpg)
![ROCK SHELTER. General shot of cave and rock shelter DP00132423.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00132423.jpg)
![ROCK SHELTER. View from the W. DP00150366.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/DP00150366.jpg)
![ROCK SHELTER. Unidentified, rock shelter SC01563943.jpg](https://i.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore/s/SC01563943.jpg)
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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CAVE | A subterranean feature entered from a hillside, cliff face, etc. A cave may have been used for occupation, storage, burial, refuse, or as a hide-away. |