Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm

Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm

England
List entry 1009717
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm is a prehistoric carved stone located in Yorkshire, England. The monument is a glacial erratic bearing cup-and-ring markings, a form of rock art characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial practice in northern Britain. Such carved rocks are typically dated to the second millennium BCE, though precise chronology remains uncertain. The site represents evidence of early artistic expression and possible territorial or symbolic significance within the prehistoric landscape of the Yorkshire Pennines.

Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009717. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm?

Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm is a prehistoric carved stone located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009717.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm?

Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall 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 1009717.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock in field behind Bracken Hall Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (0.2 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (0.3 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (0.3 km).

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