Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation

Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation

England
List entry 1014340
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The stone bears cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock carving consisting of small, circular depressions pecked or ground into the rock surface, which are characteristic of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual or territorial marking practices in Britain. Such monuments are typically undated by direct evidence, though their association with portable and in situ Bronze Age material culture suggests a broad chronological placement within the Bronze Age period. The monument's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric land use and symbolic expression in the Yorkshire landscape.

Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation?

Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014340.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation?

Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation 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 1014340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone 370m NNW of north corner of Folly Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.3 km), Packhorse bridge (5.5 km), Franciscan friary (7 km).

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