Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park

Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park

England
List entry 1014318
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art panel. The monument comprises a natural rock surface bearing cup marks, depressions created by pecking or grinding, which are enclosed or surrounded by grooved lines cut into the stone surface. Such decorated rocks are characteristic of prehistoric ritual or territorial expression across upland Britain, particularly in the regions of northern England and Scotland. The site's location on the north Yorkshire moors places it within a landscape bearing other prehistoric monuments, though the precise dating and specific interpretation of the individual motifs remain subjects of archaeological study.

Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014318. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park?

Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art panel. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014318.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park?

Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park 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 1014318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock at east end of disused rifle range (8.2 km), Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor (8.4 km), Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall (8.4 km).

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