Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar

Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar

England
List entry 1011655
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a stone surface bearing cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock art created by repeated percussion to produce shallow hemispherical depressions in the bedrock. Such rock carvings are distributed widely across upland regions of Britain and are typically dated to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, though their precise chronology and meaning remain subjects of archaeological enquiry. The monument's location on moorland reflects the pattern of prehistoric use of upland areas and contributes to the archaeological record of early artistic expression in the region.

Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar?

Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011655.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar?

Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar 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 1011655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock 47m south east of Rivock Edge triangulation pillar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.7 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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