Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock near north east corner of Glovershaw quarry

Carved rock near north east corner of Glovershaw quarry

England
List entry 1009723
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carved rock near the north east corner of Glovershaw quarry is a prehistoric carved stone located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of rock art featuring carved markings of archaeological significance, indicating human activity and artistic expression during the prehistoric period. The precise dating and interpretation of the carvings require specialist archaeological assessment, though such rock art traditions in northern England are typically associated with Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric communities. The site's survival within the quarry landscape represents an important record of prehistoric artistic practice in the Yorkshire region.

Carved rock near north east corner of Glovershaw quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009723. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carved rock near north east corner of Glovershaw quarry?

Carved rock near the north east corner of Glovershaw quarry is a prehistoric carved stone located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009723.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock near north east corner of Glovershaw quarry?

Carved rock near north east corner of Glovershaw quarry 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 1009723.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock near north east corner of Glovershaw quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (1.2 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (1.3 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (1.3 km).

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