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Two carved rocks east of West Pasture, 335 metres south west of The Rigg, is an ancient monument comprising two stones bearing carved markings of prehistoric date. The rocks are situated in Yorkshire and form part of the archaeological record of rock art from the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. Such carved rocks, typically featuring cup marks or similar motifs, represent significant evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in upland regions during prehistory. The precise dating and interpretation of the carvings remain subjects of archaeological study, but the monument contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement and land use patterns in northern England.
Two carved rocks east of West Pasture, 335m south west of The Rigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018249. View the official record →
Two carved rocks east of West Pasture, 335 metres south west of The Rigg, is an ancient monument comprising two stones bearing carved markings of prehistoric date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018249.
Two carved rocks east of West Pasture, 335m south west of The Rigg 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 1018249.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A carved rock between The Stang Forest boundary wall and Woodclose Gill, 750m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor (8.9 km), A rock with a cup and a groove, in the south west corner of Scale Knoll Allotment, 790m south east of Far East Hope, Barningham Moor (8.9 km), A carved rock and boulder walling, near the south wall of Scale Knoll Allotment, 500m north east of Black Hill Gate (9 km).
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Two carved rocks east of West Pasture, 335m south west of The Rigg stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone, sandstone, siltstone and mudstone.