Scheduled MonumentsEnglandProminent cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill

Prominent cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill

England
List entry 1010819
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire. The site consists of a natural rock surface bearing cup marks, shallow circular depressions which were pecked or ground into the stone surface, a form of rock art characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Britain. Cup-marked rocks are found across northern England and Scotland and represent an important though poorly understood aspect of prehistoric ritual or symbolic activity. The exact chronology and purpose of such markings remain subjects of archaeological debate, though they are generally assigned to the later prehistoric period.

Prominent cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010819. View the official record →

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What is Prominent cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill?

The cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010819.

Who is responsible for protecting Prominent cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill?

Prominent cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill 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 1010819.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prominent cup-marked rock east of track, north east of Stanbury Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Late prehistoric enclosed settlement in Crosley Wood, Bingley, 185m north of Scourer Bridge (5 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (5.1 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (5.1 km).

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