Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFive carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm

Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm

England
List entry 1018817
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England
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History & significance

Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm, is an ancient monument comprising a group of carved stone outcrops located in West Yorkshire. The rocks bear cup and ring markings, a form of prehistoric rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period, typically dated to between 3000 and 1500 BCE. These carvings represent important evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the landscape during the prehistoric era. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage legislation.

Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018817. View the official record →

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What is Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm?

Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm, is an ancient monument comprising a group of carved stone outcrops located in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018817.

Who is responsible for protecting Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm?

Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee 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 1018817.

What other scheduled monuments are near Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric enclosed settlement in Crosley Wood, Bingley, 185m north of Scourer Bridge (2.1 km), Late prehistoric enclosed settlement 150m north of Shaygate Farm, Wilsden (2.1 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (2.4 km).

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