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 prehistoric carved stone bearing cupmarks, located on moorland in Yorkshire. The rock displays a series of cup-shaped depressions pecked into its surface, a form of rock art typically associated with Bronze Age or earlier activity in northern Britain, though precise dating remains uncertain. The monument's position on an open plateau and its proximity to field boundaries suggest it may have held ritual, territorial, or practical significance within its prehistoric landscape. Such cup-marked stones are relatively common across upland Britain and represent some of the earliest surviving artistic expressions in the archaeological record of this region.

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 prehistoric carved stone bearing cupmarks, located on moorland 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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