Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff

Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff

England
List entry 1014969
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff is a carved stone monument located in Yorkshire, England. The rock features complex carving work that remains characteristic of prehistoric or early medieval artistic traditions, though the precise dating and cultural attribution of the carvings require specialist archaeological assessment. Its position south west of a wall junction suggests it may have held significance within a broader landscape of boundary markers or ceremonial sites. The monument is recorded as an ancient monument of archaeological interest and is protected under heritage designation.

Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014969. View the official record →

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What is Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff?

Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff is a carved stone monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014969.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff?

Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff 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 1014969.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock with complex carving south west of a wall junction, 265m SSW of Far High Westcliff?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rock with complex pattern of cup, ring and groove marks in wall 250m south of Far High Westcliff (0 km), Rock with cup, ring and groove marks in the west side of Guisecliff Wood, 420m south east of Far High Westcliff (0.4 km), Rock with three groove and three cup marks in base of wall east of track and 50m south of High Hood Gap, Heyshaw (1.3 km).

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