Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park

Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park

England
List entry 1015617
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park is a prehistoric rock art monument consisting of a natural stone surface bearing cup marks, shallow cupules created by repeated percussion. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, when such rock carvings were produced across northern Britain as part of ritual or territorial practices. Cup marked rocks of this type are typically found in upland landscapes and represent evidence of sustained human activity and symbolic engagement with the natural environment during ancient times. The site at Crowgill Park preserves an example of this widespread but archaeologically significant form of prehistoric expression.

Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park?

Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park is a prehistoric rock art monument consisting of a natural stone surface bearing cup marks, shallow cupules created by repeated percussion. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015617.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park?

Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park 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 1015617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock 60m south west of the War Memorial at Crowgill Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock with one cup mark north east of the Cricketers' Arms, Baildon Green (1.2 km), Cup and ring marked rock in Dawson Wood, 370m north east of Heaton Shay (1.2 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (1.8 km).

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