Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock in the wall at north edge of Otley Road north west of the Fleece Inn

Carved rock in the wall at north edge of Otley Road north west of the Fleece Inn

England
List entry 1011737
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The carved rock in the wall at the north edge of Otley Road, north-west of the Fleece Inn, is a prehistoric carved stone of uncertain date, likely belonging to the Bronze Age or earlier period. The monument consists of a rock face bearing carved markings or cup-and-ring designs, which are characteristic of prehistoric rock art found across northern Britain. Its precise archaeological significance and the exact nature of its carvings remain subjects of scholarly study, though such marks are typically associated with ritual or ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities. The stone's incorporation into a later field wall demonstrates the long continuity of settlement and land use in this part of Yorkshire.

Carved rock in the wall at north edge of Otley Road north west of the Fleece Inn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011737. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carved rock in the wall at north edge of Otley Road north west of the Fleece Inn?

The carved rock in the wall at the north edge of Otley Road, north-west of the Fleece Inn, is a prehistoric carved stone of uncertain date, likely belonging to the Bronze Age or earlier period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011737.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock in the wall at north edge of Otley Road north west of the Fleece Inn?

Carved rock in the wall at north edge of Otley Road north west of the Fleece Inn 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 1011737.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock in the wall at north edge of Otley Road north west of the Fleece Inn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (3.5 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (3.5 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement in Crosley Wood, Bingley, 185m north of Scourer Bridge (3.7 km).

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