Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm

Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm

England
List entry 1014194
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial stone located in Yorkshire, England. The rock surface bears a series of cup marks, ring marks, and linear groove carvings characteristic of prehistoric rock art tradition, likely dating to the Bronze Age period. Such marked rocks are found scattered across northern Britain and represent evidence of ritual practices, territorial markers, or astronomical alignment functions, though their precise purpose remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The monument's survival and designation reflect its significance as a rare archaeological witness to Bronze Age spiritual or communal activity in the Yorkshire landscape.

Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm?

Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial stone located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014194.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm?

Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm 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 1014194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup, ring and groove marked rock, 400m west of Carr Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock in stone quarry on Stocks Hill (7.6 km), Carved rock at east end of disused rifle range (7.9 km), Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor (8.1 km).

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