Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn Farm

Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn Farm

England
List entry 1014195
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England
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History & significance

Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual monument located approximately 500 metres south west of Washburn Farm in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises three separate gritstone rock faces that bear carved cup and ring marks, a form of rock art characteristic of prehistoric communities in northern Britain. These carvings are typically dated to the Bronze Age, representing an important class of portable and fixed rock art that reflects the ritual and territorial practices of early metalworking societies. The monument's survival within an enclosed pasture demonstrates the value of protected landscape settings in preserving fragile prehistoric archaeological evidence.

Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014195. View the official record →

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What is Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn Farm?

Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr is a Bronze Age ceremonial or ritual monument located approximately 500 metres south west of Washburn Farm in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014195.

Who is responsible for protecting Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn Farm?

Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn Farm 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 1014195.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three carved fragments of gritstone outcrop in enclosed pasture on Snowden Carr, 500m south west of Washburn Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup-marked rock in stone quarry on Stocks Hill (7.6 km), Carved rock at east end of disused rifle range (7.9 km), Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor (8.1 km).

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