Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House

Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House

England
List entry 1009701
Nation
England
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House is a Prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of natural bedrock bearing cup marks, shallow cupular depressions pecked or ground into the stone surface, which represent a form of rock art practised across northern Britain during the Bronze Age and earlier periods. Such cup-marked rocks are found across the upland regions of northern England and Scotland, though their precise chronology and ritual or domestic purpose remain subjects of scholarly debate. The site preserves evidence of Prehistoric activity and artistic expression in the Yorkshire landscape.

Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009701. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House?

Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House is a Prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009701.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House?

Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House 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 1009701.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (0 km), Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (0.1 km), Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (0.1 km).

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