Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge

England
List entry 1015108
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art panel located in West Yorkshire. The monument comprises a natural rock surface decorated with cup marks, ring marks, and linear groove marks, characteristic of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial rock art found across northern Britain. Such rock art typically dates to the period between approximately 3000 and 1500 BCE, though precise dating remains difficult without associated archaeological context. The site represents evidence of early artistic expression and symbolic activity in the landscape, though the specific purpose and significance of the markings remain subjects of archaeological interpretation.

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge?

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art panel located in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015108.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge?

Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E 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 1015108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup, ring and groove marked rock 2m south of north wall of Gab Wood 330m E of Moseley Farm, Cookridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup, ring and groove marked rock 15m from south wall of Gab Wood 300m east of Moseley Farm, Cookridge (0.1 km), Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital (1.9 km), Stone hut circle settlement in Iveson Wood (2.3 km).

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