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Group of five carved rocks on the western ridge of Stanbury Hill is an ancient monument of uncertain date, comprising five natural rock outcrops bearing carved grooves and markings on their upper surfaces. The rocks are situated on the western ridge of Stanbury Hill in Yorkshire and represent examples of rock art tradition, though the precise chronological attribution and cultural context of the carvings remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. The monument's significance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric rock art practices in the Yorkshire landscape, though definitive dating and functional interpretation have not been conclusively established in the archaeological record. The carved rocks survive as physical evidence of past human activity on the hilltop, their exposed position on the ridge suggesting they held particular importance within the ancient landscape.
Group of five carved rocks on the western ridge of Stanbury Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010813. View the official record →
Group of five carved rocks on the western ridge of Stanbury Hill is an ancient monument of uncertain date, comprising five natural rock outcrops bearing carved grooves and markings on their upper surfaces. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010813.
Group of five carved rocks on the western ridge of Stanbury Hill 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 1010813.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric enclosed settlement in Crosley Wood, Bingley, 185m north of Scourer Bridge (4.9 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (5.1 km), Five carved rocks in Cottingley Woods, 600m NNE of Lee Farm (5.6 km).
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