Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor

Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor

England
List entry 1017408
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor is a prehistoric carved stone monument located on moorland in North Yorkshire. The rock bears cup-and-ring markings, a form of rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age and later prehistoric periods in Britain, though such carvings may span a considerable temporal range. The precise dating and interpretation of the markings remain subjects of archaeological study, though they represent an important record of prehistoric activity and ritual practice in the upland regions of northern England. The monument's survival on exposed moorland makes it a significant example of portable rock art from the prehistoric period.

Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017408. View the official record →

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What is Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor?

Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor is a prehistoric carved stone monument located on moorland in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017408.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor?

Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor 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 1017408.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock 380m ENE of Bragg House, Barningham Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation 370m ESE of Shooters Well (5.2 km), Cairn on Holgate How (5.2 km), Cup and ring marked stone 520m north east of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg (5.8 km).

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