Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill

Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill

England
List entry 1012684
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill is a Bronze Age rock carving located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a natural rock surface decorated with cup marks and ring marks, a form of ritual or decorative art characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Such markings are thought to reflect ceremonial or symbolic practices, though their precise purpose remains subject to scholarly debate. The site represents an important survival of prehistoric rock art in northern England and contributes to understanding Bronze Age cultural expression in the region.

Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012684. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill?

Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill is a Bronze Age rock carving located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012684.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill?

Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill 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 1012684.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked rock north of Pennythorn Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed settlement known as `Soldier's Trench' including a cup-marked rock (2.3 km), Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (2.4 km), Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (2.4 km).

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