Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock 100m north of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor

Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor

England
List entry 1018326
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups is an ancient rock art site located on Cotherstone Moor in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a stone bearing cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock carving characteristic of the Bronze Age and earlier periods in northern Britain. Cup marks are small, roughly circular depressions pecked into the rock surface, often found singly or in clusters on exposed stone outcrops across the upland regions of England and Scotland. Such markings remain enigmatic in purpose, though they are thought to have held ritual or territorial significance for the prehistoric communities who created them.

Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor?

Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups is an ancient rock art site located on Cotherstone Moor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018326.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor?

Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor 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 1018326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock 100m north of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Ravock, 880m north west of Rovegill House (3.5 km), Cairnfield on Ravock, 600m south east of Ravock Castle, Bowes Moor (3.8 km), Bowes Castle (4.6 km).

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