Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House

Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House

England
List entry 1018265
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Yorkshire. The rock surface bears cup and ring markings, a form of prehistoric carved motif consisting of circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings that were pecked or carved into the stone. Such markings are widely distributed across upland regions of northern Britain and are typically dated to the Bronze Age, though their precise chronological range and cultural significance remain subjects of scholarly debate. The monument represents evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity during the prehistoric period and forms part of the wider landscape of Bronze Age rock art in Yorkshire.

Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House?

Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018265.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House?

Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House 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 1018265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked rock 740m east of Park Head House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lead smelting site on Ramsley Moor, 600m south west of Foxlane Farm (8.2 km), Ring cairn and cairn on Ramsley Moor, 850m north east of Ramsley Lodge (8.4 km), Wayside cross west of Fox Lane (8.4 km).

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