Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCarved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm

Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm

England
List entry 1015095
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Carved rock on bank of How Beck is an ancient monument of uncertain date located in the moorland landscape east of the path between West Morton and Riddlesden in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a rock bearing carved marks or designs whose purpose and chronology remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Such carved rocks are found scattered across the Pennine region and may relate to prehistoric or later activity, though without excavation or definitive dating evidence the precise period of its creation cannot be established with certainty. The rock's position beside How Beck suggests it held some significance within the local landscape, whether ceremonial, territorial, or practical.

Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015095. View the official record →

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What is Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm?

Carved rock on bank of How Beck is an ancient monument of uncertain date located in the moorland landscape east of the path between West Morton and Riddlesden in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015095.

Who is responsible for protecting Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm?

Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House 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 1015095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (3.9 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (3.9 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (3.9 km).

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