Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm

Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm

England
List entry 1018247
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm is a prehistoric rock carving located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises cup and ring marks incised into natural stone outcrops, a form of rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such carvings represent significant evidence of ritual or symbolic activity in prehistoric Britain, though their precise purpose remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The monument's survival and protection under heritage designation reflects its importance as a record of early human artistic expression in the region.

Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm?

Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm is a prehistoric rock carving located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018247.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm?

Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm 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 1018247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock 160m north west of Abbey Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well (10.3 km), Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation 370m ESE of Shooters Well (10.4 km), Cup and ring marked stone on Gayles Plantation 410m north of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg (10.6 km).

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