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 Neolithic or Bronze Age rock carving located in Yorkshire. The figure is carved into natural rock outcrop and represents one of the relatively rare examples of anthropomorphic rock art surviving from prehistoric Britain. The carving's precise dating remains uncertain owing to the difficulty of establishing chronology for such monuments without excavation or associated finds, though the style and execution are consistent with later prehistoric rock art traditions. Its survival as an upstanding carved feature makes it a significant record of prehistoric artistic expression and ritual practice in the region.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age rock carving 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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