Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock

Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock

England
List entry 1011666
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. Cup and ring marks are a characteristic form of prehistoric rock carving found across northern Britain, typically dating to the Bronze Age or earlier periods, consisting of small circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings pecked into the rock surface. The two rocks at this location preserve examples of these enigmatic carvings, which remain incompletely understood in terms of their precise ritual or practical function, though they are widely regarded as significant indicators of Bronze Age activity and belief systems in the landscape. The site's location within a modern conifer plantation reflects the changing land use of the area, though the carved rocks themselves represent a continuity of human occupation and symbolic engagement with the Yorkshire landscape spanning several millennia.

Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011666. View the official record →

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What is Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock?

Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011666.

Who is responsible for protecting Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock?

Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock 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 1011666.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two cup and ring marked rocks in conifer plantation on Rivock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn 330m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.1 km), Ring cairn 310m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.1 km), Cairn 290m north of Woodhead on Harden Moor (6.2 km).

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