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Three carved rocks near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge is an ancient monument located on Middleton Moor in Yorkshire. The site comprises three stones bearing carved markings, positioned at approximately 870 metres east-south-east of Wards End. The carvings represent evidence of prehistoric activity on the moor, likely dating to the Bronze Age, when such carved rocks served ritual, territorial, or ceremonial purposes in upland landscapes. The precise function and dating of these particular carvings remain subjects of archaeological study, though they form part of the broader tradition of rock art found across northern English moorlands.
Three carved rocks near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge 870m ESE of Wards End, Middleton Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014155. View the official record →
Three carved rocks near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge is an ancient monument located on Middleton Moor in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014155.
Three carved rocks near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge 870m ESE of Wards End, Middleton Moor 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 1014155.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small cup-marked rock on Stanbury Hill, 40m west of fork in path (8.5 km), Carved rock east of track north of Drake Hill (8.9 km), Rock with single cup near track north of Drake Hill (9 km).
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