Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation

Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation

England
List entry 1014360
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The stone bears cup and ring markings, a form of prehistoric rock carving characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Britain, typically dating between approximately 3000 and 1000 BC. Such marked stones are found across upland regions of northern England and Scotland, and their precise purpose remains uncertain, though they may have held ritual, ceremonial, or territorial significance for prehistoric communities. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1014360.

Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014360. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation?

Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014360.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation?

Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW 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 1014360.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked stone 415m NNW of Folly Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.3 km), Packhorse bridge (5.5 km), Franciscan friary (7.1 km).

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