Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor

Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor

England
List entry 1015092
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a natural rock surface bearing cup marks and ring carvings, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age artistic expression in Britain. Such rock art typically dates to the period between approximately 3000 and 1500 BC, though precise dating remains difficult without excavation. The site represents an important example of the ritual or ceremonial rock markings found across upland areas of northern England, contributing to understanding of prehistoric artistic practices and landscape use.

Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015092. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor?

Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015092.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor?

Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley 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 1015092.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course (6.9 km), Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank Foot (7.2 km), Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock (7.4 km).

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