Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge

England
List entry 1015107
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge, is a Bronze Age rock carving situated in West Yorkshire. The monument displays characteristic cup and ring marks along with groove motifs, which are typical of prehistoric rock art found across northern Britain and dating to the Bronze Age period. Such carved rocks served ritual or territorial functions within Bronze Age communities, though their precise purpose remains debated amongst scholars. The survival of these incised markings on the natural rock surface provides important evidence of prehistoric activity and artistic expression in the Cookridge locality.

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge?

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge, is a Bronze Age rock carving situated in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015107.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge?

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge 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 1015107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge (0.1 km), Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital (1.8 km), Stone hut circle settlement in Iveson Wood (2.3 km).

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