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The Knotties Stone is a natural rock outcrop located on Otley Chevin in West Yorkshire, England, bearing cup and ring markings of prehistoric date. The rock surface displays the characteristic shallow cupules surrounded by concentric rings that are typical of Neolithic and Bronze Age rock art found across northern Britain. The precise dating of such markings remains uncertain, though they are generally attributed to the Bronze Age period, and their purpose is considered to relate to ritual or ceremonial activity. The stone's location on the high ground of Otley Chevin, preserved as a scheduled monument, represents an important example of portable rock art within the Yorkshire landscape.
Cup and ring marked rock known as the Knotties Stone on Otley Chevin, 270m north east of The Royalty public house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015619. View the official record →
The Knotties Stone is a natural rock outcrop located on Otley Chevin in West Yorkshire, England, bearing cup and ring markings of prehistoric date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015619.
Cup and ring marked rock known as the Knotties Stone on Otley Chevin, 270m north east of The Royalty public 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 1015619.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge (5.2 km), Cup and ring marked rock 40m south east of Hillcourt, Rawdon (5.2 km), Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge (5.2 km).
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