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The large carved rock at the hilltop north east of the line of stone grouse butts on Rivock is a prehistoric monument of uncertain date, located in Yorkshire. The rock bears carved markings whose precise chronology and purpose remain subjects of archaeological enquiry. Its position on the moorland landscape, in association with other archaeological features including the nearby stone grouse butts, suggests it held significance within the broader pattern of upland land use and occupation. The monument's carved character and elevated location indicate it may have functioned as a territorial or ritual marker within the prehistoric landscape, though definitive interpretation awaits further archaeological investigation.
Large carved rock at hill top, north east of line of stone grouse butts on Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010350. View the official record →
The large carved rock at the hilltop north east of the line of stone grouse butts on Rivock is a prehistoric monument of uncertain date, located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010350.
Large carved rock at hill top, north east of line of stone grouse butts on Rivock 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 1010350.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.1 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.1 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.1 km).
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Large carved rock at hill top, north east of line of stone grouse butts on Rivock stands on Millstone Grit Group [See Also Migr], bedrock that formed in the Namurian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.