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Cup and ring marked rock near Green Haggs Lane, Spofforth, is an ancient monument consisting of a natural rock surface decorated with prehistoric cup and ring carvings. The rock displays the characteristic motifs of Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art, comprising cup-shaped depressions surrounded by concentric rings pecked into the stone surface. Such carvings are found across northern Britain and represent some of the earliest artistic expressions in the archaeological record, though their precise ritual or practical function remains subject to scholarly debate. The monument's survival in situ near Lodge Farm provides valuable evidence of prehistoric activity and artistic tradition in the Yorkshire landscape.
Cup and ring marked rock near Green Haggs Lane, Spofforth, 130m west of Lodge Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014972. View the official record →
Cup and ring marked rock near Green Haggs Lane, Spofforth, is an ancient monument consisting of a natural rock surface decorated with prehistoric cup and ring carvings. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014972.
Cup and ring marked rock near Green Haggs Lane, Spofforth, 130m west of Lodge Farm 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 1014972.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spofforth Castle magnates' residence (1.6 km), Green Howe bowl barrow, 280m south of Bank House (4.3 km), Howe Hill motte and bailey castle (4.9 km).
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