Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg

Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg

England
List entry 1014365
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a prehistoric rock carving located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a stone surface bearing cup marks, shallow circular depressions that were pecked or ground into the rock face, a form of rock art characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Britain. Cup marked stones are found across upland regions of northern England and Scotland, though their precise dating and ritual or utilitarian purpose remain subjects of archaeological debate. This example represents an important record of prehistoric activity on the Yorkshire moorlands, where such carved stones cluster in areas of open upland terrain.

Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014365. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg?

Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a prehistoric rock carving located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014365.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg?

Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg 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 1014365.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone 490m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.5 km), Packhorse bridge (5.5 km), Franciscan friary (7.4 km).

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