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The Calderstones is a Neolithic monument comprising six large sandstone blocks decorated with cup-and-ring markings, located near Liverpool in Lancashire. The carved panels display characteristic prehistoric rock art motifs including concentric circles, cup marks, and spiral designs, typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age artistic traditions in northern Britain. The stones are thought to date from the Neolithic period, though precise chronology remains uncertain. The monument has been moved from its original location and is now displayed in a protective structure at Calderstone's Park, where it remains an important example of Neolithic rock art in England.
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 comprising six large sandstone blocks decorated with cup-and-ring markings, located near Liverpool in Lancashire. 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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