Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well

Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well

England
List entry 1014324
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The stone bears cup marks—small, roughly circular depressions pecked into its surface—which represent a form of rock art tradition found across northern Britain and dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. Cup marked stones are thought to have held ritual, ceremonial, or territorial significance for prehistoric communities, though their precise function remains uncertain. This example forms part of the wider distribution of cup mark sites across the Yorkshire landscape, contributing to understanding of prehistoric artistic expression and land use in the region.

Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014324. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well?

Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014324.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well?

Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well 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 1014324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone on Gayles Plantation, 365m east of Shooters Well?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked stone 165m NNE of Folly Plantation (1.3 km), 18th century copper mill 80m north west of Copper Mill Bridge (3.6 km), Cairn on Holgate How (4.2 km).

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