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
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England
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Overview

History & significance

West Loup's is a scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising a medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks. The site represents continuity of land use across multiple periods, with the medieval settlement occupying terrain that had held cultural significance during the prehistoric era, as evidenced by the presence of carved stone features. The prehistoric carved rocks indicate ritual or territorial marking practices, whilst the medieval farmstead demonstrates the agricultural settlement patterns typical of medieval Yorkshire. The juxtaposition of these elements on a single site provides archaeological evidence of long-term occupation and reuse of significant landscape locations across several millennia.

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 scheduled ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising a medieval farmstead and two prehistoric carved rocks. 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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