Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe

Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe

England
List entry 1014981
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument comprising a single stone bearing cupule and ring markings. The rock is incorporated into a field wall in the upland landscape of Yorkshire, preserving evidence of prehistoric rock art tradition that flourished across northern Britain during the later prehistoric period. Cup and ring markings, typically formed by pecking or grinding into stone surfaces, remain amongst the most enigmatic expressions of Neolithic and Bronze Age cultural practice, with their precise function and meaning still debated by scholars. The site demonstrates the long continuity of land use in this region and the value of such carved stones as records of early human activity in the Yorkshire landscape.

Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014981. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe?

Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument comprising a single stone bearing cupule and ring markings. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014981.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe?

Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe 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 1014981.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock on bank at side of track opposite Garth House, 60m south west of Snaygill Farm (0.2 km), Rock with at least one cup mark 310m east of Cawder Hall Farm (0.7 km), Long barrow and superimposed round cairn on Black Hill (2.7 km).

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