Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation

Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation

England
List entry 1014362
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire. The stone bears cup and ring markings, a form of rock art characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Britain, typically dating between approximately 3000 and 1500 BCE. Such marked stones are distributed across upland regions of northern England and Scotland, though their precise ritual or domestic function remains a matter of scholarly debate. The monument is designated as a heritage asset of national importance and forms part of the archaeological record documenting prehistoric artistic expression and territorial practices in the region.

Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014362. View the official record →

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What is Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation?

Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014362.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation?

Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation 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 1014362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Packhorse bridge (5.4 km), Franciscan friary (7.1 km), The Bar, a surviving gateway originally part of Richmond’s medieval town wall (7.2 km).

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