Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSmall cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry

Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry

England
List entry 1009722
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a stone bearing cup-marks, a form of rock art characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Britain. Cup-marked rocks represent some of the earliest artistic expressions in the British Isles, though the specific dating and ritual or symbolic function of such markings remain subjects of scholarly discussion. This monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1009722 and represents an important survival of prehistoric artistic tradition in the Yorkshire landscape.

Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009722. View the official record →

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What is Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry?

Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry is a prehistoric rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009722.

Who is responsible for protecting Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry?

Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry 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 1009722.

What other scheduled monuments are near Small cup-marked rock 30m east of Glovershaw quarry?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved bedrock close to road north east of the public toilets on Bracken Hall Green (1.2 km), Cup-marked rock between road and public toilets at Bracken Hall Green (1.2 km), Cup-marked bedrock near Old Glen House (1.2 km).

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