Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green

Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green

England
List entry 1009700
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green is a rock carving of prehistoric date located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of carved marks or cup-and-ring designs on natural bedrock, a form of rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern Britain. Such carvings represent important evidence of prehistoric ritual activity and territorial marking in the landscape. The site's survival in situ provides valuable archaeological information about the distribution and character of Bronze Age rock art in Yorkshire.

Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009700. View the official record →

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What is Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green?

Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green is a rock carving of prehistoric date located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009700.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green?

Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009700.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (0 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (0.1 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (0.1 km).

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