Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock

Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock

England
List entry 1011659
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises a stone bearing cup marks, a form of Bronze Age rock art characteristic of upland regions in northern Britain. The rock's placement on the open plateau, removed from later field boundaries, suggests its original significance in the Bronze Age landscape. Such cup marked rocks remain important archaeological evidence of ritual, territorial, or commemorative practices during the Bronze Age period.

Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011659. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock?

Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011659.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock?

Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock 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 1011659.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock 14m from the wall on the unforested plateau at Rivock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.8 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.8 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.8 km).

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