Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and groove-marked rock on east edge of Glovershaw quarry

Cup and groove-marked rock on east edge of Glovershaw quarry

England
List entry 1009720
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and groove-marked rock on the east edge of Glovershaw quarry is a prehistoric rock art panel located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a natural rock surface bearing multiple cupmarks and grooves, characteristic of Bronze Age rock art traditions found across northern Britain. Such rock art, typically created by percussion, represents ritualistic or territorial marking practices and dates to the Bronze Age period, though the precise dating of individual panels remains difficult without archaeological investigation. The rock's location within the quarry environment has affected its preservation, and as a designated ancient monument it is protected under heritage legislation.

Cup and groove-marked rock on east edge of Glovershaw quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009720. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and groove-marked rock on east edge of Glovershaw quarry?

Cup and groove-marked rock on the east edge of Glovershaw quarry is a prehistoric rock art panel located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009720.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and groove-marked rock on east edge of Glovershaw quarry?

Cup and groove-marked rock on east edge 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 1009720.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and groove-marked rock on east edge 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 (1.2 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (1.2 km).

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