Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House

Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House

England
List entry 1014199
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. The monument consists of two stones bearing carved cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock art found across northern Britain during these periods. Such cup-marked rocks are thought to have held ritual or ceremonial significance for prehistoric communities, though their precise function remains debated amongst archaeologists. The site's upland location is consistent with other rock art sites in the Pennine region and reflects the use of these landscapes by early communities.

Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014199. View the official record →

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What is Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House?

Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House is a Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014199.

Who is responsible for protecting Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House?

Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House 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 1014199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two carved rocks south of derelict grouse butt, 840m SSW of Crag House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Hawksworth Moor; largest one of a group of cairns (7.5 km), Two cairns on Hawksworth Moor, one with an internal cist (7.6 km), Enclosure 50m north east of Horncliff Slade on Hawksworth Moor (8.3 km).

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