Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric rock art in Patterdale 40m north west of Beckstones

Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale 40m north west of Beckstones

England
List entry 1019435
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale is a series of carved rock surfaces located in the Lake District landscape of Westmorland. The site comprises cup-and-ring markings and associated motifs incised into natural rock outcrops, typical of Bronze Age rock art traditions in northern Britain. Such carvings, produced by pecking or grinding into the stone surface, are considered to date from the Bronze Age period, though the precise chronology remains difficult to establish. The art form represents evidence of ritual or ceremonial practices among prehistoric communities in the upland regions of northern England, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age cultural expression and land use in the Lake District.

Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale 40m north west of Beckstones is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019435. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale 40m north west of Beckstones?

Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale is a series of carved rock surfaces located in the Lake District landscape of Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019435.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale 40m north west of Beckstones?

Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale 40m north west of Beckstones 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 1019435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric rock art in Patterdale 40m north west of Beckstones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn 250m south-south-west of Bluegill Fold (7.7 km), Northern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park (7.7 km), Southern round cairn on north end of The Tongue, Troutbeck Park (7.7 km).

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