Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRock with single cup mark in forestry SSE of Black Pots

Rock with single cup mark in forestry SSE of Black Pots

England
List entry 1011667
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rock with single cup mark SSE of Black Pots is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a natural rock surface bearing a single cup mark, a type of prehistoric rock art formed by repeated pecking or grinding to create a small circular depression in the stone. Cup marks are commonly found across northern Britain and typically date to the Bronze Age, though some examples may originate in the Neolithic period. Such marked rocks are thought to have held ritual or territorial significance for prehistoric communities, though their precise function remains a subject of archaeological interpretation.

Rock with single cup mark in forestry SSE of Black Pots is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011667. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rock with single cup mark in forestry SSE of Black Pots?

Rock with single cup mark SSE of Black Pots is a Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011667.

Who is responsible for protecting Rock with single cup mark in forestry SSE of Black Pots?

Rock with single cup mark in forestry SSE of Black Pots 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 1011667.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rock with single cup mark in forestry SSE of Black Pots?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (7.1 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (7.1 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (7.1 km).

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