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The Group of five carved rocks on the western ridge of Stanbury Hill is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual site located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of five rock outcrops that bear cup-and-ring markings, a form of rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern Britain. These carved motifs, comprising circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings, were pecked into the natural stone surface and likely held symbolic or ceremonial significance for prehistoric communities. The site's position on the ridge suggests its makers chose a prominent location visible across the surrounding landscape, indicating the carvings may have served as territorial markers or focal points for ritual activity.
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 →
The Group of five carved rocks on the western ridge of Stanbury Hill is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual site located in Yorkshire. 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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