Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones Farm

Rock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones Farm

England
List entry 1015098
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rock with at least six cups is a Bronze Age carved rock located approximately 170 metres north west of Grey Stones Farm in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a stone surface bearing cup marks, a form of rock art characteristic of the prehistoric period, most likely dating to the Bronze Age or earlier. Cup mark carvings of this type are found across northern Britain and represent one of the earliest forms of monumental artistic expression, though their precise ritual or practical purpose remains subject to scholarly debate. The site's survival and official designation reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and artistic practices in the Yorkshire region.

Rock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones Farm?

Rock with at least six cups is a Bronze Age carved rock located approximately 170 metres north west of Grey Stones Farm in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015098.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones Farm?

Rock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones 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 1015098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock with at least six cups 170m north west of Grey Stones Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rock on north side of barn, 100m north west of the Grey Stones Farm (0.1 km), Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank Foot (2.1 km), Hanging Stone or Watersheddles Cross (4.3 km).

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