Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSplit and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock

Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock

England
List entry 1010821
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of a natural rock outcrop that has been deliberately modified and marked with cup-shaped depressions, a characteristic form of prehistoric rock art found across Britain during the Bronze Age. The rock's position near a field wall junction suggests its location has been significant across multiple periods of land use and settlement. Such cup-marked rocks remain important evidence for understanding Bronze Age ritual practices, territorial markers, and the relationship between prehistoric communities and their landscape.

Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010821. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock?

Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010821.

Who is responsible for protecting Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock?

Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock 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 1010821.

What other scheduled monuments are near Split and hewn cup-marked rock north of a wall junction on Rivock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.6 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.6 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (5.6 km).

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