Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks at West Loup's

Medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks at West Loup's

England
List entry 1016601
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

West Loup's is a medieval farmstead with associated prehistoric carved rocks located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises evidence of medieval agricultural settlement alongside two carved stones of prehistoric origin, indicating long-term human use and occupation of the landscape across multiple periods spanning from the prehistoric era through the medieval period. The carved rocks demonstrate prehistoric ritual or territorial marking practices, whilst the farmstead structures reflect the medieval reorganisation and exploitation of the same location for agricultural purposes. The monument exemplifies the palimpsest nature of the Yorkshire landscape, where successive cultural phases have utilised the same geographical locale across thousands of years.

Medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks at West Loup's is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016601. View the official record →

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What is Medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks at West Loup's?

West Loup's is a medieval farmstead with associated prehistoric carved rocks located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016601.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks at West Loup's?

Medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks at West Loup's 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 1016601.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks at West Loup's?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Ravock, 880m north west of Rovegill House (3.4 km), Cairnfield on Ravock, 600m south east of Ravock Castle, Bowes Moor (3.7 km), Bowes Castle (4.5 km).

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