Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr Farm

Two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr Farm

England
List entry 1014316
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park are prehistoric rock carvings of Bronze Age date. The rocks bear cup-and-ring markings, a form of rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern England, typically dating to between 3000 and 1500 BC. These carvings represent important evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the landscape during the prehistoric period. The precise purpose of such markings remains uncertain, though they are thought to have held spiritual or territorial significance for the Bronze Age communities that created them.

Two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014316. View the official record →

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What is Two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr Farm?

The two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park are prehistoric rock carvings of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014316.

Who is responsible for protecting Two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr Farm?

Two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr Farm 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 1014316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two carved rocks south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 570m south east of Carr Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carved rock at east end of disused rifle range (8.1 km), Small cairn north east of large cairn on Hawksworth Moor (8.4 km), Anti-aircraft gunsite 280m east of Carlton Hall (8.4 km).

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