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Two carved rocks near Foldshaw Ridge, Middleton Moor in Yorkshire, is an ancient monument comprising a dome-shaped rock and a ridged rock located approximately 880 metres east-south-east of Wards End at an elevation of 880 metres. The purpose and dating of these carved rocks remain uncertain, though their careful modification suggests intentional formation by human agency in prehistory. The rocks are situated in moorland terrain near grouse butts, a landscape feature that reflects the later use of these uplands for game management. The carved character of the stones indicates deliberate working, though their precise chronological attribution and original function within the broader prehistoric landscape of the Pennine moorlands remain subjects for further investigation.
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 near Foldshaw Ridge, Middleton Moor in Yorkshire, is an ancient monument comprising a dome-shaped rock and a ridged rock located approximately 880 metres east-south-east of Wards End at an elevation of 880 metres. 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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Two carved rocks, one dome-shaped and one ridged, near grouse butts on Foldshaw Ridge 880m ESE of Wards End, Middleton Moor stands on Millstone Grit Group [See Also Migr], bedrock that formed in the Namurian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.