Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange

Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange

England
List entry 1016602
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange is a prehistoric rock outcrop bearing anthropogenic cup marks located in Yorkshire. The rock surface displays a series of shallow circular depressions characteristic of cup-and-ring marked stones, a form of rock art typically ascribed to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods of northern Britain. Such marked rocks are thought to have held ritual or territorial significance for prehistoric communities, though their precise purpose remains subject to scholarly debate. The monument's position on a hilltop summit suggests it may have occupied a prominent place within the landscape cognisant to its makers.

Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016602. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange?

Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange is a prehistoric rock outcrop bearing anthropogenic cup marks located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016602.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange?

Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange 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 1016602.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked rock on the summit of the hill, 420m west of Howgill Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Ravock, 600m south east of Ravock Castle, Bowes Moor (6.6 km), Roman signal station 190m north west of Vale House Farm (7.6 km), Bowes Castle (7.9 km).

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