Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton

Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton

England
List entry 1007519
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton, is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Northumberland. The stone displays a series of carved cup marks and concentric ring motifs typical of prehistoric rock art found across northern Britain, dating to the Bronze Age period. Such rock carvings represent important evidence of ritual or ceremonial practice amongst Bronze Age communities and remain significant for understanding prehistoric artistic expression and land use in the region. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the designation NHLE list entry 1007519.

Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007519. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton?

Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton, is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007519.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton?

Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton 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 1007519.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked rock, 1km south-west of East Bolton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended settlement, 700m south east of Glen Aln (3.8 km), Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood (4.7 km), Learchild Roman fort (4.7 km).

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