Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag

Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag

England
List entry 1013542
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Northumberland. The monument consists of a natural rock surface bearing cup marks and ring markings, a form of prehistoric rock carving widespread across northern Britain during the Bronze Age. Such rock art typically dates to the second millennium BCE, though the precise chronology of individual examples remains uncertain. The carvings represent one of the most significant expressions of Bronze Age artistic and ritual expression in the region, though their specific function and cultural meaning continue to be debated by scholars.

Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013542. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag?

Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013542.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag?

Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag 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 1013542.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked rock on Tod Crag?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn, 500m north-west of Crookdene Farm (5.6 km), Medieval farmstead, 450m north east of Berry Hills (5.7 km), Ferneyrigg moated site (5.7 km).

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