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Two carved rocks, one dome-shaped and one ridged, near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge is an ancient monument comprising a pair of natural rock outcrops that bear evidence of deliberate human modification. Located 880 metres east-south-east of Wards End on Middleton Moor in Yorkshire, the rocks display carved surfaces of unknown purpose and uncertain date, though their worked character distinguishes them from natural formations. The site's historical significance lies in its demonstration of human engagement with the moorland landscape, though the specific function and chronology of the carving remain matters of archaeological interpretation. The monument sits within a landscape marked by later features, including grouse management infrastructure, reflecting the long history of human use of these upland areas.
Two carved rocks, one dome-shaped and one ridged, near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge 880m ESE of Wards End, Middleton Moor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014156. View the official record →
Two carved rocks, one dome-shaped and one ridged, near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge is an ancient monument comprising a pair of natural rock outcrops that bear evidence of deliberate human modification. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014156.
Two carved rocks, one dome-shaped and one ridged, near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge 880m 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 1014156.
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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