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

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

England
List entry 1014333
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone 565m north of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The stone bears cup marks, a form of Bronze Age or earlier rock carving consisting of small circular depressions pecked into the rock surface, which are characteristic of ritual or territorial markers found throughout northern Britain. Such cup marked stones are typically assigned to the Bronze Age period, though some examples may originate in the Neolithic. The monument remains in situ on the moorland landscape where it was created, preserving evidence of early ritual practices and land use in upland Yorkshire.

Cup marked stone 565m north of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014333. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

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

Cup marked stone 565m north of the triangulation point on Feldom Rigg is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014333.

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

Cup marked stone 565m north 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 1014333.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone 565m north 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), Cairn on Holgate How (4.7 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.7 km).

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