Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor

Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor

England
List entry 1014204
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor is a Bronze Age rock art site located in North Yorkshire. The monument consists of a natural rock surface decorated with cup marks and ring carvings, typical examples of prehistoric rock art found across northern Britain and dating to the Bronze Age period. Such rock markings remain enigmatic in purpose, though scholars have proposed ritualistic, territorial, or astronomical functions. The site's location on the moor represents one of a number of similar decorated rocks in the region, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in upland Yorkshire.

Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor?

Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor is a Bronze Age rock art site located in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014204.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor?

Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor 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 1014204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked rock on ridge 520m south of triangulation pillar on Shooting House Hill, Askwith Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall (9 km), Cup and groove marked rock in garden of Oakwood Barn, High Eldwick (9.1 km), Cup and ring marked rock at Faweather Farm, High Eldwick (9.2 km).

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