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 rock bears cup marks, a form of non-figurative rock carving characteristic of Neolithic and Bronze Age traditions in Britain, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. Cup-marked stones such as this represent evidence of ritual or symbolic activity during the prehistoric period and contribute to our understanding of early communities' engagement with the landscape. The monument's survival into the present day makes it an important record of prehistoric artistic and cultural expression in the Yorkshire region.

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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