Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag House

Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag House

England
List entry 1014208
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr is an ancient rock carving monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises carved marks on natural rock outcrop situated approximately 100 metres south of Crag House in the locality. The carvings represent evidence of prehistoric activity in the region, though the precise dating and function of the marks remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Such rock art is characteristic of Bronze Age or earlier periods in northern England, reflecting the use of natural rock exposures for ritual, territorial, or commemorative purposes.

Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014208. View the official record →

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What is Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag House?

Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr is an ancient rock carving monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014208.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag House?

Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag House 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 1014208.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock below Snowden Crags on Snowden Carr, 100m south of Crag House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock in stone quarry on Stocks Hill (7.7 km), Carved rock at east end of disused rifle range (7.9 km), Cairn west of Craven Hall Hill (8 km).

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