Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg

Cup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg

England
List entry 1014326
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg 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 into the rock surface, which are characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monuments found across Britain. Cup marked stones of this type are thought to date from the Bronze Age, though their precise chronological placement and function remain subjects of archaeological study. The monument's survival on Feldom Rigg testifies to the extent of prehistoric activity in the upland regions of northern England.

Cup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg?

Cup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014326.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg?

Cup marked stone 565m 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 1014326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone 565m NNE of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base known as Plague Stone, 750m WSW of High Scales (4.5 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.7 km), Packhorse bridge (5.5 km).

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