Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation

Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation

England
List entry 1011665
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a natural rock surface bearing cupule markings, a characteristic form of Bronze Age and later rock art found across northern Britain. Cup and ring marks, of which this example is representative, were pecked into rock surfaces and remain among the most enigmatic expressions of prehistoric artistic practice, though their precise ritual or functional significance continues to be debated by scholars. The monument's survival within the managed conifer plantation environment reflects the long-term preservation of such rock art sites across the upland regions of Yorkshire.

Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011665. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation?

Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011665.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation?

Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer 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 1011665.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock 19m above forestry track in Rivock conifer plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.1 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.2 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.2 km).

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