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Cup and ring marked rock 130m south west of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor is a prehistoric rock outcrop bearing evidence of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial activity. The rock surface displays cup marks and ring carvings, which represent a distinctive class of rock art found across northern Britain and particularly concentrated on the moors of Yorkshire and Northumberland. The markings, which typically date to the Bronze Age or possibly the Late Neolithic period, suggest the site held significance for the communities inhabiting Cotherstone Moor during this era. The precise function of such marked rocks remains uncertain, though they are generally interpreted as having held ritual, territorial, or astronomical importance to prehistoric populations.
Cup and ring marked rock 130m south west of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018320. View the official record →
Cup and ring marked rock 130m south west of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor is a prehistoric rock outcrop bearing evidence of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018320.
Cup and ring marked rock 130m south west of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor 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 1018320.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Ravock, 880m north west of Rovegill House (3.3 km), Cairnfield on Ravock, 600m south east of Ravock Castle, Bowes Moor (3.6 km), Bowes Castle (4.5 km).
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