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Cup, ring and groove marked rock 170m south west of West Loups is an outcrop of natural stone bearing prehistoric rock art located on Cotherstone Moor in County Durham. The rock surface displays cup marks, concentric rings, and linear grooves characteristic of Bronze Age artistic expression in northern Britain, likely dating to the second millennium BCE. Such marked rocks are considered significant indicators of ritual or ceremonial activity in prehistoric upland landscapes, though their precise purpose remains uncertain. The monument represents part of a broader tradition of rock art that extends across the Pennines and reflects the cultural practices of Bronze Age communities in this region.
Cup, ring and groove marked rock 170m south west of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016595. View the official record →
Cup, ring and groove marked rock 170m south west of West Loups is an outcrop of natural stone bearing prehistoric rock art located on Cotherstone Moor in County Durham. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016595.
Cup, ring and groove marked rock 170m south west of West Loups's, Cotherstone Moor 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 1016595.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Ravock, 880m north west of Rovegill House (3.3 km), Cairnfield on Ravock, 600m south east of Ravock Castle, Bowes Moor (3.5 km), Bowes Castle (4.5 km).
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