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 prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a stone bearing cup marks, a form of rock art created by repeated percussion to produce hemispherical depressions on the rock surface. Cup marked stones are typically dated to the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, representing some of the earliest artistic expressions in Britain. Such monuments are thought to have held ritual or symbolic significance for prehistoric communities, though their precise purpose remains uncertain.

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 prehistoric rock art site 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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