Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation

Cup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation

England
List entry 1014342
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The stone bears cup markings, a form of prehistoric rock carving consisting of small hemispherical depressions pecked into the rock surface, which represent one of the earliest forms of artistic expression in Britain. Such cup marked stones are typically dated to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age periods, though precise dating remains challenging without associated archaeological contexts. The monument survives as evidence of ritual or ceremonial practices among prehistoric communities in the Yorkshire region and contributes to the broader understanding of Neolithic and Bronze Age artistic traditions across northern England.

Cup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation?

Cup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014342.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation?

Cup marked stone 620m south 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 1014342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone 620m south of Jenny's Plantation?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base known as Plague Stone, 750m WSW of High Scales (4.3 km), Romano-British enclosed settlement 340m north east of East Applegarth at Whitcliffe Scar (4.6 km), Packhorse bridge (5.6 km).

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