Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End

Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End

England
List entry 1424947
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric rock art, 150 metres south west of Nook End, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age carved rock surface located in Westmorland, England. The site comprises cup-and-ring markings and related motifs incised into natural rock outcrop, forms of rock art characteristic of prehistoric ritual and territorial expression in northern Britain during the later prehistoric period. Such carvings represent significant evidence of early human activity and cultural practice in the upland regions of the Lake District and Pennines, though the precise chronology and interpretive function of individual sites remain subjects of ongoing scholarly investigation. The monument's survival in situ contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric artistic and symbolic expression across the wider landscape of north-western England.

Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1424947. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End?

Prehistoric rock art, 150 metres south west of Nook End, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age carved rock surface located in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1424947.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End?

Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End 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 1424947.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric rock art, 150m south west of Nook End?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ambleside Roman fort, associated vicus and Roman road (1.8 km), Low Kingate concentric stone circle (4.3 km), Medieval shieling 640m north of Troutbeck Park Farm (4.7 km).

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