Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme

Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme

England
List entry 1014967
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England
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History & significance

Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme is a Bronze Age rock art panel. The monument comprises a natural rock surface bearing at least twenty-four cup marks, many of which are connected by shallow groove channels, representing a form of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial expression typical of upland Yorkshire during the Bronze Age. Such cup and groove rock carvings are characteristic of Pennine Bronze Age rock art and may relate to territorial marking, ceremonial practices, or religious beliefs of the period. The site's location on open moorland is consistent with other known Bronze Age rock art concentrations in the region, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric land use and cultural expression in the Pennines.

Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014967. View the official record →

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What is Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme?

Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme is a Bronze Age rock art panel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014967.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme?

Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme 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 1014967.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock with at least 24 cup marks, many interconnected by groove marks, 345m north west of High Lathe, Burnetts Ridge, Skyreholme?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock with cup marks in south east face near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge 860m ESE of Wards End, Middleton Moor (10.4 km), Three carved rocks near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge 870m ESE of Wards End, Middleton Moor (10.4 km), Rock with four cup marks near relict walling north of Dryas Dike 710m ESE of Wards End, Middleton Moor (10.4 km).

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