Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIncised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor

Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor

England
List entry 1006538
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor is a Bronze Age rock carving site located in Northumberland. The monument consists of rocks bearing incised cup and ring marks, a form of prehistoric rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern Britain. Such markings are thought to have held ritual or ceremonial significance for the communities that produced them, though their precise purpose remains a matter of scholarly debate. The site contributes to the archaeological evidence for Bronze Age settlement and spiritual practices in the upland regions of Northumberland.

Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006538. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor?

Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor is a Bronze Age rock carving site located in Northumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006538.

Who is responsible for protecting Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor?

Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor 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 1006538.

What other scheduled monuments are near Incised rocks in North Plantation, Fowberry Moor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three Romano-British farmsteads and part of a field system on Heddon Hill 900m north west of Calder (7.6 km), Round cairn on the summit of Heddon Hill (7.7 km), Round cairn on the southern slope of Dod Hill, 800m NNE of The Dod (7.9 km).

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