Hidden among Cratcliffe Woods is an impressive rock formation, Cratcliffe Rocks. On the western side is Hermit's Cave, which has a 4-foot (1.2 m) high hand-carved crucifixion on the wall from the 14th century. Who the hermit was remains unknown but their legacy lives on.

Jane Sherwin

May 1, 2022

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Cratcliff Rocks is the site of a recently discovered Iron Age hillfort. Stunning views can be enjoyed from the top.

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Location: Harthill, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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