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, 500 metres south west of Washburn Farm, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art site comprising three separate outcrops bearing cup-and-ring markings and associated carved motifs. The carvings, executed into the natural gritstone surface, represent a form of prehistoric ritual or territorial marking characteristic of upland areas in northern Britain during these periods. The fragmented nature of the monuments and their exposure on open moorland suggest considerable antiquity, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Pennine rock art and demonstrates the Bronze Age and earlier populations' engagement with the landscape through symbolic carving of prominent natural features.

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, 500 metres south west of Washburn Farm, is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art site comprising three separate outcrops bearing cup-and-ring markings and associated carved motifs. 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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