Large carved rock in the wall between grouse moor and forestry plantation on Rivock

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History & significance

The large carved rock on Rivock is an ancient monument of uncertain dating located in the wall between grouse moor and forestry plantation in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a substantial rock bearing carved markings or designs whose precise chronological assignment remains unclear within the archaeological record. Its location within a field boundary suggests possible association with Bronze Age or later prehistoric activity, though definitive evidence of its period and function has not been firmly established in scholarly literature. The carving's survival within the landscape wall demonstrates the longevity of this feature as a notable landmark in the moorland topography.

Large carved rock in the wall between grouse moor and forestry plantation on Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010351. View the official record →

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