Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSix carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course

Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course

England
List entry 1011733
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises six stones bearing cup and ring markings, a form of ritual or symbolic carving characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Britain. Such rock art is typically dated to between approximately 3000 and 1500 BC, though precise dating of individual examples remains uncertain. The site represents evidence of prehistoric occupation and activity in the locality, with the carvings themselves likely serving ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative purposes, though their specific function remains subject to scholarly interpretation.

Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011733. View the official record →

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What is Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course?

Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011733.

Who is responsible for protecting Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course?

Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course 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 1011733.

What other scheduled monuments are near Six carved rocks in field west of Riddlesden Golf Course?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock on bank of How Beck, east of path from West Morton to Riddlesden and 440m south west of Barn House Farm (3.2 km), Cup and groove marked rock between East Morton and West Morton (3.9 km), Cup, ring and groove marked rock at the base of a wall between East Morton and West Morton (4 km).

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