Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog

Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog

England
List entry 1012610
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The stone bears cup marks, a form of non-figurative rock art consisting of shallow, circular depressions pecked into the rock surface, which are characteristic of Neolithic and Bronze Age artistic traditions in Britain. Such cup marked stones are found across northern England and Scotland and represent some of the earliest monumental art in the British Isles, though the precise dating and ritual function of individual examples remain subjects of archaeological study. This example contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial practices on the Yorkshire moors during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012610. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog?

Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012610.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog?

Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog 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 1012610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup marked stone on Stainton Moor above White Bog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keld Heads lead smelt mill and mine complex (4.6 km), Cairn 255m south west of Moor House Farm (5.1 km), Bolton Castle (6.1 km).

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