Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLarge cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock

Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock

England
List entry 1011663
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire. The monument bears cup and ring markings, a characteristic form of Bronze Age rock art found across northern Britain, typically dating to the second millennium BCE. The rock carvings comprise cupules surrounded by concentric rings pecked into the stone surface, a motif whose precise ritual or symbolic purpose remains uncertain but which is widely understood as having held significance for Bronze Age communities. The site's location within forestry furrows reflects both the landscape's subsequent management and the enduring visibility of these ancient carvings across the moorland terrain of the Pennines.

Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011663. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock?

Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011663.

Who is responsible for protecting Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock?

Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows 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 1011663.

What other scheduled monuments are near Large cup and ring marked rock in forestry furrows on Rivock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.9 km).

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