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The Calderstones is a Neolithic monument consisting of six megalithic stones located near Liverpool in Lancashire, England. The stones are decorated with incised cup-and-ring markings and other rock art motifs characteristic of Neolithic artistic traditions. Originally part of a chambered cairn or passage grave, the monument dates to the Neolithic period, though its exact age remains subject to scholarly debate. The decorated stones represent important evidence of prehistoric art and ritual practice in north-west England, though the site's original configuration and function have been substantially altered through modern development and conservation interventions.
The Calderstones: six monoliths decorated with rock art is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008531. View the official record →
The Calderstones is a Neolithic monument consisting of six megalithic stones located near Liverpool in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008531.
The Calderstones: six monoliths decorated with rock art 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 1008531.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Robin Hood's Stone at the junction of Archerfield Road and Booker Avenue (1.3 km), Edge Hill Engine Station, Liverpool & Manchester Railway (4.2 km), Speke Hall moated site (5.3 km).
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The Calderstones: six monoliths decorated with rock art stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.