Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation

Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation

England
List entry 1014344
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a stone surface bearing cup and ring markings, a form of non-figurative rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Britain, typically dating between 3000 and 1000 BCE. Such markings remain archaeologically significant as evidence of ritual or symbolic activity during prehistory, though their precise purpose continues to be debated among scholars. The site forms part of the wider distribution of cup and ring marked stones found across northern Britain, particularly concentrated in upland regions of Yorkshire and adjacent areas.

Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation?

Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014344.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation?

Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's 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 1014344.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked stone 435m south of Jenny's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base known as Plague Stone, 750m WSW of High Scales (4.4 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.8 km), Packhorse bridge (5.8 km).

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