Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill

Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill

England
List entry 1014984
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England
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History & significance

Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. The monument comprises two separate stone outcrops bearing carved cup-and-ring markings, a form of rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age and earlier periods in Britain. Cup-and-ring marks consist of circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings pecked into the rock surface, and their precise dating remains uncertain, though they are typically assigned to the later Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The site represents evidence of ritual or territorial marking practised by prehistoric communities in the upland regions of northern England.

Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014984. View the official record →

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What is Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill?

Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill is a prehistoric rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014984.

Who is responsible for protecting Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill?

Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill 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 1014984.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two carved rocks in field 130m north east of Cawder Hall Farm, Horse Close Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock in wall at High Snaygill 80m east of High Laithe (0.6 km), Carved rock on bank at side of track opposite Garth House, 60m south west of Snaygill Farm (0.8 km), Cup and ring marked rock 150m west of Low Edge Farm, Bradley Moor (2.6 km).

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