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
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock 1 km south-west of East Bolton is a Bronze Age rock art monument consisting of a natural stone surface decorated with pecked cupules and concentric ring grooves. The carvings represent a form of ritual or territorial marking typical of prehistoric rock art traditions found across northern Britain, particularly concentrated in Northumberland and the Scottish borders during the Bronze Age period. The specific function and meaning of such cup and ring marks remain subject to archaeological interpretation, though they are generally understood as evidence of significant cultural or ceremonial activity at the site. This monument survives as part of the wider landscape of prehistoric carved rocks that characterise the upland regions of north-eastern England.

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 1 km south-west of East Bolton is a Bronze Age rock art monument consisting of a natural stone surface decorated with pecked cupules and concentric ring grooves. 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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