Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor Cottage

Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor Cottage

England
List entry 1014310
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor is a prehistoric rock carving situated in the upland landscape of Yorkshire. The monument comprises natural rock outcrop bearing carved motifs typical of Bronze Age rock art traditions found across northern Britain, demonstrating the ritual or territorial significance attributed to exposed rock surfaces during this period. The carving's location on open moorland reflects the importance of prominent topographical features within prehistoric communities. The monument is recorded within the National Heritage List as evidence of early human activity and artistic expression in the Yorkshire uplands.

Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014310. View the official record →

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What is Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor Cottage?

Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor is a prehistoric rock carving situated in the upland landscape of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014310.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor Cottage?

Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor Cottage 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 1014310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock near north east corner of the plantation on Weston Moor 550m north west of Weston Moor Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rock and round cairn south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.7 km), Cup marked rock 71m south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.8 km), Carved rock in spoil of shaft mound south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.8 km).

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