Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock

Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock

England
List entry 1011662
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a natural rock surface bearing cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock carving thought to date to the Bronze Age, approximately 2000–500 BCE. Cup marked rocks of this type are found across Britain and are among the earliest examples of ritual or ceremonial stone carving, though their precise purpose remains debated amongst scholars. The Rivock example has been preserved within a forestry furrow on the moorland landscape, which has affected its condition and visibility over time.

Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011662. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock?

Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011662.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on Rivock?

Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on 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 1011662.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock in forestry furrow on 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 (6 km).

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