Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm

Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm

England
List entry 1019636
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm is a prehistoric rock art panel located in Yorkshire. The carved figure represents an important example of Bronze Age or Iron Age rock carving traditions in northern England, though the precise dating remains uncertain. The work consists of a human form pecked or incised into the natural rock surface, demonstrating the artistic practices and possibly ritual or territorial significance of upland communities in the prehistoric period. Such rock carvings are rare survivals in the English landscape and contribute to understanding the cultural expression and land use patterns of ancient Yorkshire societies.

Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019636. View the official record →

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What is Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm?

Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm is a prehistoric rock art panel located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019636.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm?

Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm 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 1019636.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock carved human figure 570m south of King Lane Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Adel Roman fort and settlement (1.2 km), Stone hut circle settlement in Iveson Wood (2.9 km), Medieval farmstead in Ireland Wood, 150m north east of Cookridge Hospital (3.2 km).

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