Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation

Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation

England
List entry 1014346
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire. The stone bears cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock carving consisting of small, circular depressions pecked into the rock surface, which are characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial practice in northern Britain. Cup marked stones of this type are thought to date from the second millennium BC and may have served ceremonial, territorial, or symbolic functions, though their precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England and represents an important example of prehistoric rock art in the Yorkshire landscape.

Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation?

Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation is a Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014346.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation?

Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's 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 1014346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone 505m south east of Jenny's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base known as Plague Stone, 750m WSW of High Scales (4.1 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.7 km), Packhorse bridge (5.9 km).

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