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Greystone is a carved rock and settlement site of Romano-British date located on Barningham Moor in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a rock outcrop bearing evidence of Romano-British activity alongside associated settlement remains situated approximately 250 metres south of Moorcock Farm. The carved rock element suggests ritual or practical use during the Roman period, whilst the surrounding settlement features indicate sustained occupation during this era. The site's position on the moor reflects the pattern of Romano-British settlement in upland areas of northern England, demonstrating economic and social activity beyond major urban centres.
Carved rock and Romano-British settlement known as Greystone, 250m south of Moorcock Farm, Barningham Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017421. View the official record →
Greystone is a carved rock and settlement site of Romano-British date located on Barningham Moor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017421.
Carved rock and Romano-British settlement known as Greystone, 250m south of Moorcock Farm, 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 1017421.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Holgate How (4.8 km), Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation 370m ESE of Shooters Well (5.3 km), Cup and ring marked stone 520m north east of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg (6.1 km).
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