Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage

Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage

England
List entry 1014313
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor is a Bronze Age carved rock located on Weston Moor in Yorkshire, approximately 380 metres north-west of Weston Moor Cottage. The monument consists of a natural rock surface bearing a single cup mark, a form of prehistoric rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period. Cup marks represent among the earliest known decorative or ritual markings made by human hand in the British landscape, though their precise purpose remains uncertain, with interpretations ranging from territorial markers to ritual or shamanistic significance. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument in recognition of its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric activity and artistic expression in the Yorkshire uplands.

Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014313. View the official record →

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What is Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage?

Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor is a Bronze Age carved rock located on Weston Moor in Yorkshire, approximately 380 metres north-west of Weston Moor Cottage. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014313.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage?

Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage 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 1014313.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock with one cup mark east of the plantation on Weston Moor 380m north west of Weston Moor Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rock and round cairn south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.7 km), Cup marked rock 71m south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.7 km), Carved rock in spoil of shaft mound south east of Dobrudden caravan park (10.8 km).

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