Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channel

Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channel

England
List entry 1010822
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock surface bearing a series of carved cupmarks and linear grooves. The monument is located west of a deep natural channel on Rivock in Yorkshire and represents an example of prehistoric rock art, a practice common across upland regions of Britain during the Bronze Age period. The precise function of such marked rocks remains uncertain, though they are often interpreted as having ritual, territorial, or commemorative significance within Bronze Age communities. The survival of the carved surface provides evidence of prehistoric activity in the Yorkshire landscape and contributes to understanding patterns of rock art distribution across northern England.

Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010822. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channel?

Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock surface bearing a series of carved cupmarks and linear grooves. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010822.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channel?

Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channel 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 1010822.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and groove-marked rock on Rivock, west of a deep channel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6 km).

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