Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock

Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock

England
List entry 1011658
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. The monument comprises a natural rock surface decorated with cup marks, the characteristic small circular depressions that were pecked or ground into the stone surface by prehistoric peoples. Such cup marked rocks are found across Britain and are typically attributed to the Bronze Age, though some examples may extend into earlier or later periods. The site's location on an open plateau and its proximity to a boundary wall reflect the landscape context in which these ritual or territorial markers were created by ancient communities.

Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011658. View the official record →

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What is Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock?

Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011658.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock?

Cup marked rock 1m from wall on 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 1011658.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock 1m from wall on unforested plateau at Rivock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km).

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