Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock with large number of cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park

Rock with large number of cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park

England
List entry 1012678
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

This rock with cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park is a Bronze Age or later rock art monument located in Yorkshire. Cup marks, also known as cupules, are small circular depressions pecked into the rock surface and represent one of the earliest forms of human artistic expression in Britain. The site's precise dating and cultural attribution remain subjects of archaeological study, though such rock art typically dates from the Bronze Age period, though some examples may be earlier or later. The monument survives as an important example of prehistoric rock art in northern England and contributes to understanding the ritual or symbolic practices of ancient communities in the region.

Rock with large number of cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012678. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rock with large number of cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park?

This rock with cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park is a Bronze Age or later rock art monument located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012678.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock with large number of cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park?

Rock with large number of cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan 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 1012678.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock with large number of cup marks south of Dobrudden caravan park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed settlement known as `Soldier's Trench' including a cup-marked rock (0.9 km), Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (0.9 km), Cup-marked rock close to road south east of a small car park south east of Bracken Hall Farm. (0.9 km).

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