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 Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument consists of a natural rock surface bearing cup marks, a form of pecked decoration characteristic of prehistoric ritual or territorial marking practices. Cup-marked stones of this type are typically dated to the Bronze Age, though some examples may originate in the later Neolithic period, and represent one of the most widespread forms of rock art found across northern Britain. The site's location on the open moorland of Feldom Rigg places it within a landscape that would have held significance for prehistoric communities, though the precise ritual or domestic function of such markings remains uncertain.

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 Bronze Age rock art site 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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