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 Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site consists of a large stone bearing cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock carving found across northern Britain during these periods. The rock has been deliberately split and worked, indicating intentional modification by its makers, and is positioned near a wall junction on the moorland landscape. Cup-marked stones of this type remain of archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric ritual activity and territorial marking, though the precise dating and ceremonial purpose of this particular example continues to be a matter of scholarly study.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art monument located in Yorkshire, England. 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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