Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton

Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton

England
List entry 1011734
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton is a Bronze Age rock art site located in West Yorkshire. The monument consists of a natural rock surface decorated with a series of cup marks and groove marks, typical of the rock art tradition practised in Britain during the Bronze Age. Such markings are thought to date from around 3000 to 1000 BCE, though precise dating remains difficult. The site represents evidence of ritual or symbolic activity in the landscape during prehistory and contributes to the distribution pattern of Bronze Age rock art across the Pennine region.

Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011734. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton?

Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton is a Bronze Age rock art site located in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011734.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton?

Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton 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 1011734.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (4.1 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (4.2 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (4.2 km).

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