Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge

Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge

England
List entry 1011657
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge is a Neolithic or 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 art created by repeated pecking or grinding of the stone surface. Such cup marked rocks are distributed across northern Britain and are typically dated to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods, though precise chronology remains uncertain. These rocks likely held ritual or territorial significance for prehistoric communities, though their precise function continues to be debated among scholars.

Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011657. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge?

Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011657.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge?

Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge 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 1011657.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock near wall below Rivock Edge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6 km).

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