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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked stone 350m north west of north corner of Folly Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a stone surface decorated with cup marks and ring marks, a form of prehistoric rock carving found across northern Britain and dating to the Bronze Age, though precise chronological placement remains debated among scholars. Such cup and ring marked stones are thought to have held ritual or ceremonial significance, though their exact purpose remains uncertain. The site is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1014362.

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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Questions & answers

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 Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. 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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